http://www.pewforum.org/Explore Pew Forum graphics—many of which are interactive—on an array of topics and issues at the intersection of religion and public life.en-usCopyright: (C) Copyright 2009 The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. All rights reserved.info@pewforum.org (PewForum Info)info@pewforum.org (PewForum Info)60http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.pewforum.org/uploadedImages/_content/defaultPublicationThumb(1).gifhttp://www.pewforum.org/Sun, 19 May 2013 10:48:39 GMTSun, 19 May 2013 10:48:39 GMTWed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMassachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage following a ruling by the state's highest court in 2003. To date, courts, legislatures and voters in 12 states and the District of Columbia have legalized gay marriage, while 30 states have amended their constitutions to ban gay marriage. View a map that shows each state’s current policy on same-sex marriage.http://www.pewforum.org/Gay-Marriage-and-Homosexuality/Same-Sex-Marriage-State-by-State.aspxFri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTPakistanis are scheduled to go to the polls to elect a new parliament and governing party or coalition on May 11. But a Pew Research Center survey of Muslims around the world finds that Pakistani Muslims are among the least likely to express support for democracy.   http://www.pewforum.org/Politics-and-Elections/Pakistani-Views-on-Religion-and-Politics-as-Election-Nears.aspxTue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTBrian J. Grim, Senior Researcher at the Pew Research Center, talks about religious freedoms and restrictions at the TEDx Viadella Conciliazione conference.http://www.pewforum.org/Government/The-Numbers-of-Religious-Freedom--Brian-J--Grim-at-TEDxViadellaConcilizaione.aspxTue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A new survey report looks at attitudes among Muslims in 39 countries on a wide range of topics, from science to sharia, polygamy to popular culture. An infographic highlights key findings from the report.http://www.pewforum.org/Muslim/the-worlds-muslims-religion-politics-society-infographic.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTWhile the date of the Hindu New Year varies by region and custom, many Hindus celebrate in mid-April at home and in temples. According to a 2012 survey of Asian Americans, 85% of Asian American Hindus attend worship services at a temple at least a few times a year, and 78% have a religious shrine in their home.http://www.pewforum.org/Other-Affiliations/American-Hindus-To-Celebrate-a-New-Year.aspxMon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTOn Monday, the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill intended to prevent the use of foreign law in state courts. The bill contains language from model legislation designed to limit the use of sharia, or Islamic law. A new interactive map details similar bills introduced or enacted in 32 states between 2010 and 2012.http://www.pewforum.org/Church-State-Law/State-Legislation-Restricting-Use-of-Foreign-or-Religious-Law.aspxTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTEaster is one of the most important religious holidays of the year for many Christians – a time to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to a 2010 Pew Research Center survey, roughly half (48%) of Christians in the U.S. say they believe that Christ will definitely (27%) or probably (20%) return to earth in the next 40 years. Somewhat fewer (38%) say this definitely will not happen (10%) or probably will not happen (28%).http://www.pewforum.org/Christian/US-Christians-Views-on-the-Return-of-Christ.aspxWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTU.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit the Middle East from March 20-23. He will spend much of the time in Israel, home to 41% of the world’s Jews. Another 41% of the world’s Jewish population lives in the United States, according to Pew Research Center estimates.http://www.pewforum.org/Jewish/Israel-and-the-US-are-Home-to-More-Than-FourFifths-of-the-Worlds-Jews.aspxWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTA series of graphics shows how public opinion toward same-sex marriage has changed in Pew Research Center polls since 2001. See how much opinion varies by generation, religious group, gender, race and political party.http://www.pewforum.org/Gay-Marriage-and-Homosexuality/Graphics-Slideshow--Changing-Attitudes-on-Gay-Marriage.aspxThu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe world’s Muslims are united in their belief in God and the Prophet Muhammad and are bound together by such religious practices as fasting during Ramadan and almsgiving to assist the needy. But they have widely differing views about other aspects of their faith, including how important religion is to their lives, who counts as a Muslim and what practices are acceptable in Islam.http://www.pewforum.org/Muslim/the-worlds-muslims-unity-and-diversity-infographic.aspx