Church involvement varies widely among U.S. Christians
Some of the largest Christian denominations in the U.S. have relatively low levels of involvement among their members.
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Appendix B: Glossary
Note: All terms are defined as they relate to Catholicism and the Catholic Church. Annulment A ruling by an ecclesiastical tribunal that a marriage once thought to be valid by the Catholic Church fell short of at least one of the essential elements required for marriage, and therefore was never valid. Communion The act through […]
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Republicans Prefer Blunt Talk About Islamic Extremism, Democrats Favor Caution
Half of Americans say the next president should be careful not to criticize Islam as a whole when speaking about Islamic extremists, while four-in-ten want the next president to speak bluntly about Islamic extremists even if the statements are critical of Islam as a whole.
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Chapter 2: Participation in Catholic Rites and Observances
About four-in-ten U.S. Catholics say they attend Mass weekly. Few cultural Catholics (4%) say the same, but nearly half report attending Mass at least occasionally. Meanwhile, a strong majority of ex-Catholics (82%) say they never attend Mass at a Catholic church. A similar pattern is seen on some other measures of observance of Catholic rituals, […]
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Positive Impact of Pope Francis on Views of the Church, Especially Among Democrats and Liberals
Pope Francis has generated goodwill toward the Catholic Church among many Americans across the political spectrum. But Democrats and liberals are especially likely to say they have a more positive view of the Church because of Francis.
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Majorities of All Religious Groups See Long-Run Benefits of Science Funding
There is strong public support for government investment in science. Overall, 71% of adults say government investment in basic science research “pays off in the long run,” while 24% say such investments are not worth it. Similarly, most see positive benefits from government investment in engineering and technology; 72% say investments in this area pay […]
