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How do Americans differ from Europeans in their views on religion? A new survey report by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project compares American attitudes on religion with those of
residents in Britain, Spain, France and Germany. The survey finds that while half of Americans say religion is very important in their lives, fewer than a quarter of people in Britain, Spain, France and Germany share this view. Moreover, Americans are far more inclined than Western Europeans to say it is necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values. READ THE FULL REPORT AT PEWGLOBAL.ORG > |
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NOV. 14 - NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER
The National Catholic Reporter published an excerpt from a speech delivered in Milan, Italy, by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in which Blair cited data from the Pew Forum's 2011 report Rising Restrictions on Religion. The report found that Italy scored in the low category of government restrictions on religion but was in the moderate category of social hostilities involving religion.
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NOV. 12 - LOS ANGELES TIMES
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