short readsApr 5, 2024 How common is religious fasting in the United States? In the United States, 21% of adults overall say they fast for certain periods during holy times.
short readsSep 1, 2021 Muslims are a growing presence in U.S., but still face negative views from the public The U.S. Muslim population has grown in the decades since 9/11, but views toward them have become increasingly polarized along political lines.
short readsDec 21, 2021 Christians, religiously unaffiliated differ on whether most things in society can be divided into good, evil Highly religious Americans are much more likely to see society in those terms, while nonreligious people tend to see more ambiguity.
short readsDec 7, 2021 African immigrants in U.S. more religious than other Black Americans, and more likely to be Catholic Immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa tend to be more religious than U.S.-born Black adults or immigrants from the Caribbean.
short readsAug 4, 2021 Women are becoming more involved in U.S. mosques Women continue to be less involved than men in mosque life in the U.S., but the pattern appears to be changing.
short readsJun 29, 2021 Key findings about religion in India Our new survey of 29,999 Indian adults takes a closer look at religious identity, nationalism and tolerance in Indian society.
short readsAug 17, 2021 6 facts about Jains in India Indians overall know very little about Jainism and its practices. Here are six facts about Jains in India, from a June 2021 Center report.
short readsMar 24, 2021 Three-quarters of Black Americans believe in God of the Bible or other holy scripture Nearly all Black Americans believe in God or a higher power. But what type of God do they have in mind?
short readsDec 7, 2020 Polygamy is rare around the world and mostly confined to a few regions In some countries – particularly in a segment of West and Central Africa – polygamy is frequently legal and widespread.
short readsDec 16, 2020 Women in many countries face harassment for clothing deemed too religious – or too secular Women in 56 countries experienced social hostilities due to clothing that was deemed to violate religious or secular dress norms.