Spirituality and Religion: How Does the U.S. Compare With Other Countries?
Explore how adults in the U.S. and 35 other countries compare religiously and spiritually when it comes to affiliation, prayer, afterlife beliefs and more.
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1. Americans’ views on COVID-19 risk and the country’s response to health emergencies
Eileen Yam and Giancarlo Pasquini contributed to this chapter. Five years after the pandemic began, Americans largely see COVID-19 through the rear-view mirror. Overall, they don’t feel the virus is nearly as much of a danger as they did in 2020. Still, deep political divides persist about the disease. Democrats and Republicans aren’t on the […]
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This report was produced by Pew Research Center as part of the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures project, which analyzes religious change and its impact on societies around the world. Funding for the Global Religious Futures project comes from The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John Templeton Foundation (grant 63095). This publication does not necessarily reflect […]
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This analysis was produced by Pew Research Center as part of the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures project, which analyzes religious change and its impact on societies around the world. Funding for the Global Religious Futures project comes from The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John Templeton Foundation (grant 63095). This publication does not necessarily reflect […]
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A Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Americans’ Views of the Economy Remain Negative
Most Americans continue to hold negative views of the U.S. economy, as has been the case for the last six years.
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This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/topic/generations-age/age/older-adults-aging/ Kim Parker, Director of Social Trends ResearchJuliana Horowitz, Senior Associate Director, Research Rachel Minkin, Senior ResearcherRichard Fry, Senior Researcher Luona Lin, Research AssociateKiley Hurst, Research Analyst Dana Braga, Research AnalystBlen Wondimu, Research Assistant Reem Nadeem, Digital […]
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1. The future of the family
In thinking about the future of the United States, Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. Overall, 40% say they are very or somewhat pessimistic, while 25% are very or somewhat optimistic. About three-in-ten (29%) say they’re neither optimistic nor pessimistic. To be sure, the public is pessimistic […]
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5 facts about religion in Nigeria
As of 2020, Muslims made up a majority of Nigeria’s total population (56.1%), while Christians made up 43.4%.
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This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals: Laura Silver, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchJonathan Evans, Senior ResearcherMaria Smerkovich, Research AssociateSneha Gubbala, Research AnalystManolo Corichi, Research AnalystWilliam Miner, Research Analyst Dorene Asare-Marfo, Senior Panel ManagerPeter Bell, Associate Director, Design and ProductionJanakee Chavda, Associate Digital ProducerLaura Clancy, Research […]
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Many Latin Americans – especially Protestants – see a role for religion in national leadership, identity and laws
Majorities in Brazil, Colombia and Peru want leaders who stand up for their religious beliefs. Protestants are especially supportive of Christianity in public life.
