pewforum.org Topics Beliefs & Practices

Importance of Religion

The degree of importance individuals assign to religion in their lives is one indicator of religious commitment, with some people saying religion plays an integral role in their lives and others saying it is less important or unimportant to them.

Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths
When it comes to religion, the Asian-American community is a study in contrasts, encompassing groups that run the gamut from highly religious to highly secular. A new survey report examines the Asian-American population from the angle of religious affiliation, highlighting the beliefs, practices and views of Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, the religiously unaffiliated and other faiths.