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Mapping the Global Muslim Population
A Report on the Size and Distribution of the World's Muslim Population
October 2009


Graphic: The Religious Dimensions of the Torture Debate
April 2009


Graphic: Religion in South Africa 15 Years After the End of Apartheid
April 2009


Graphic: Christians' Views on the Return of Christ
April 2009


Religion in the News: 2008
March 2009


Graphic: Cupid's Arrow Often Hits People of Different Faiths
February 2009


Graphic: Being Good for Goodness' Sake?
December 2008


Graphic: The Importance of Pilgrimage to Muslim Americans
December 2008


The Demographics of Faith The Demographics of Faith
A Pew Forum report written for the U.S. State Department describes the diversity of religious practice in the United States.
August 2008


Global Anglicanism at a Crossroads Global Anglicanism at a Crossroads
A theological divide in global Anglicanism reflects a century of profound demographic changes in the church.
June 2008


During U.S. Papal Visit, Media Focused on the Shepherd and His Flock During U.S. Papal Visit, Media Focused on the Shepherd and His Flock
More than One-Third of Coverage Focused on Sex Abuse Scandal; Few Mentions of 2008 Campaign
May 2008


Religion in China on the Eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Religion in China on the Eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
May 2008


A Portrait of American Catholics on the Eve of Pope Benedict's Visit to the U.S. A Portrait of American Catholics on the Eve of Pope Benedict's Visit to the U.S.
A Pew Forum analysis of recent surveys examines the demographic, religious, social and political characteristics of American Catholics.
March 2008


Presidential Election in South Korea Highlights Influence of Christian Community Presidential Election in South Korea Highlights Influence of Christian Community
December 2007


Widespread Negativity: Muslims Distrust Westerners More than Vice Versa Widespread Negativity: Muslims Distrust Westerners More than Vice Versa
October 2007


Turkey and Its (Many) Discontents Turkey and Its (Many) Discontents
October 2007


A Six-Day War: Its Aftermath in American Public Opinion A Six-Day War: Its Aftermath in American Public Opinion
For 40 years, public opinion has consistently favored Israel over the Palestinians
May 2007


Can Secular Democracy Survive in Turkey? Can Secular Democracy Survive in Turkey?
Turmoil over a Presidential Choice Highlights Turks' Concerns about Religious Influence in Political Life
May 2007


Pope to Visit 'Pentecostalized' Brazil Pope to Visit 'Pentecostalized' Brazil
Survey Shows Growing Movement Threatens Catholic Dominance
April 2007


Nigeria's Presidential Election: The Christian-Muslim Divide Nigeria's Presidential Election: The Christian-Muslim Divide
March 2007


An Uncertain Road An Uncertain Road
Muslims and the Future of Europe
October 2005


Pew Forum Discussions

Just War Tradition and the New War on Terrorism Just War Tradition and the New War on Terrorism
A Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Discussion
December 2001


Survey Reports

Modest Rise in Concern About Islamic Extremism
Post-Fort Hood
November 2009


Many Americans Say Other Faiths Can Lead to Eternal Life
Most Christians Say Non-Christian Faiths Can Lead to Salvation
December 2008


Pope Benedict's Image Improves Following U.S. Visit
Following his first visit to the United States as spiritual leader of the world's Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI is viewed more favorably than he was a few weeks before his trip.
May 2008


Pope Still Unknown to Many Americans
Mixed Ratings for Pontiff's Outreach to Other Religions
April 2008


The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
Study shows most detailed estimates to date of the size and demographic characteristics of religious groups in the U.S. and finds that religious affiliation is both very diverse and extremely fluid.
February 2008


Public Expresses Mixed Views of Islam, Mormonism
Benedict XVI Viewed Favorably But Faulted on Religious Outreach
Most Americans say they know little or nothing about the Muslim and Mormon religions.
September 2007


Muslim Americans: Middle Class and Mostly Mainstream
May 2007


Nigeria's Presidential Election: The Christian-Muslim Divide
March 2007


Prospects for Inter-Religious Understanding
Will Views Toward Muslims and Islam Follow Historical Trends?
A Pew Forum Analysis
March 2006


Religion a Strength and Weakness for Both Parties
Public Divided on Origins of Life
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
August 2005


Abortion and Rights of Terror Suspects Top Court Issues
Strong Support for Stem Cell Research
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
August 2005


Views of Muslim-Americans Hold Steady After London Bombings
Fewer Say Islam Encourages Violence
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
July 2005


American Evangelicals and Israel
Public Opinion on Religion and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A Pew Forum Fact Sheet
April 2005


Religion and the 2004 Election: A Post-Election Analysis
Public Opinion on Religion and Public Life
by John C. Green, Senior Fellow in Religion and American Politics, Pew Forum, and Director, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, University of Akron; Corwin E. Smidt, Professor of Political Science, Calvin College; Professor of Political Science, Furman University; and Lyman A. Kellstedt, Professor of Political Science, Wheaton College
February 2005


Views of Islam Remain Sharply Divided
Public Opinion on Islam
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
September 2004


Religion and Politics: Contention and Consensus
Public Opinion on Religion and Public Life
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
July 2003


Americans Hearing about Iraq From the Pulpit, But Religious Faith Not Defining Opinions
Public Opinion on Religion and the Iraq Conflict
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
March 2003


Americans Struggle with Religion's Role at Home and Abroad
Public Opinion on Religion and Public Life
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
March 2002


Post 9-11 Attitudes
Religion More Prominent, Muslim-Americans More Accepted
A survey jointly developed by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
December 2001


Books

Liberty and Power Liberty and Power
A Dialogue on Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy in an Unjust World
Pew Forum Dialogues on Religion & Public Life
November 2004


The Sacred and the Sovereign The Sacred and the Sovereign
Religion and International Politics
John D. Carlson and Erik C. Owens, eds.
June 2003


Religious Landscape Survey

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