Religious restrictions among the world’s most populous countries
Levels of restrictions and hostilities vary tremendously by country, from some of the lowest in the world (South Africa) to among the very highest (Indonesia).
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Ahead of redistricting, Democrats seek to reverse statehouse declines
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2015 U.S.-Germany Survey Data
Survey in U.S. and Germany conducted February 24 – March 1, 2015
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63% of Republican Millennials favor marijuana legalization
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Hispanics more likely than whites to say global warming is caused by humans
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More View Netanyahu Favorably Than Unfavorably; Many Unaware of Israeli Leader
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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.
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New Report Examines Latest Trends in Religious Restrictions and Hostilities Worldwide
Media Contact: Katherine Ritchey, Communications Manager 202-419-4372, kritchey@pewresearch.org Washington, Feb. 26, 2015 — Worldwide, social hostilities involving religion declined somewhat in 2013 after reaching a six-year peak the previous year, but roughly a quarter of the world’s countries are still grappling with high levels of religious hostilities within their borders, according to the Pew […]
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5 key findings about global restrictions on religion
There was an overall decline in social hostilities to religion in 2013, though harassment of Jews worldwide reached a high. These are five key takeaways from our religious restrictions report.
