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reportApr 30, 2019

In Western European Countries With Church Taxes, Support for the Tradition Remains Strong

Giving a share of one’s income to the church has been a part of European tradition for centuries. Today, several countries continue to collect a “church tax” on behalf of officially recognized religious organizations, in some cases levying the tax on all registered members.
short readsMay 24, 2017

Majorities in Europe, North America worried about Islamic extremism

People across Europe and in the U.S. and Canada have pervasive concerns about the threat of Islamic extremism in their countries.
short readsNov 17, 2015

In nations with significant Muslim populations, much disdain for ISIS

Most people in the countries we surveyed – including 11 countries with significant Muslim populations – had negative views of the Islamic State extremist group as of spring.
short readsNov 19, 2015

U.S. public seldom has welcomed refugees into country

Public opinion data going back to the 1930s shows that generally speaking, Americans oppose large numbers of refugees entering the country.
short readsJun 3, 2015

Ratings of Muslims rise in France after Charlie Hebdo, just as in U.S. after 9/11

There has been considerable debate over the country’s Muslims and the role of extremism, but no backlash against Muslims in French public opinion.
short readsFeb 27, 2015

5 facts about religious hostilities in Europe

Harassment and attacks against religious minorities continue in many countries there, and hostilities against Jews in particular have been spreading.
short readsJan 14, 2015

French have positive views of both Jews, Muslims

A Pew Research Center survey conducted last year shows that the French held more favorable views of both Jews and Muslims than many other Europeans.
reportApr 30, 2013

The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society

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. The survey finds that overwhelming percentages of Muslims in many countries want Islamic law to be the official law of their land, but there is also widespread support for democracy and religious freedom.
reportApr 30, 2013

The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society

Overwhelming percentages of Muslims in many countries want Islamic law (sharia) to be the official law of the land, according to a worldwide survey by the Pew Research Center. But many supporters of sharia say it should apply only to their country’s Muslim population. Moreover, Muslims are not equally comfortable with all aspects of sharia: […]
reportAug 9, 2012

The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity

The 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.

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Search results for: “islam”

In Western European Countries With Church Taxes, Support for the Tradition Remains Strong

Majorities in Europe, North America worried about Islamic extremism

In nations with significant Muslim populations, much disdain for ISIS

Ratings of Muslims rise in France after Charlie Hebdo, just as in U.S. after 9/11

5 facts about religious hostilities in Europe

French have positive views of both Jews, Muslims

The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society

The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity

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