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  • Polling and AnalysisNov 15, 2019

    Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in Society, but Want It Out of Politics

    Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults say churches and other houses of worship should keep out of political matters, and three-quarters say churches should not favor a particular candidate.

Oct 17, 2019

In U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace

Restrictions on ReligionJul 15, 2019

A Closer Look at How Religious Restrictions Have Risen Globally

PublicationsFeb 6, 2019

Essay: Darwin in America

Polling and AnalysisAug 29, 2018

The Religious Typology

Polling and AnalysisNov 20, 2018

Where Americans Find Meaning in Life

Demographic StudyJun 13, 2018

The Age Gap in Religion Around the World

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FAQ: How Pew Research Center Surveys Religion

Oct 3, 2019

For Many, Religion Is a Regular Part of the Public School Day

Polling and AnalysisJul 23, 2019

What Americans Know About Religion

Polling and AnalysisJun 11, 2019

Americans See Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse as an Ongoing Problem

PublicationsApr 30, 2019

A Look at Church Taxes in Western Europe

PublicationsFeb 6, 2019

Exploring Different Ways of Asking About Evolution

Demographic StudyJan 31, 2019

Religion’s Relationship to Happiness, Civic Engagement and Health

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Faith on the Hill in the 116th Congress

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    How European Countries Differ in Religious Commitment

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U.S. Muslims Concerned About Their Place in Society, but Continue to Believe in the American Dream

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In America, Does More Education Equal Less Religion?

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Americans Express Increasingly Warm Feelings Toward Religious Groups

Dec 12, 2017

Americans Say Religious Aspects of Christmas Are Declining in Public Life

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Eastern and Western Europeans Differ on Importance of Religion, Views of Minorities, and Key Social Issues

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Global Uptick in Government Restrictions on Religion in 2016

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Being Christian in Western Europe

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Orthodox Christianity in the 21st Century

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