short readsJun 15, 2021 Unlike other U.S. religious groups, most atheists and agnostics oppose the death penalty Roughly two-thirds of atheists (65%) and six-in-ten agnostics (57%) either “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose the death penalty.
short readsJun 25, 2021 Americans, including Catholics, continue to have favorable views of Pope Francis 63% of U.S adults have a “very” or “mostly” favorable opinion of Pope Francis, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March.
short readsSep 15, 2021 More White Americans adopted than shed evangelical label during Trump presidency, especially his supporters A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.
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.
short readsFeb 25, 2021 In Vice President Kamala Harris, we can see how America has changed Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
short readsOct 13, 2020 White Christians continue to favor Trump over Biden, but support has slipped President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.
short readsMay 11, 2020 More Americans say Trump administration has helped evangelicals than other groups President Trump has called himself a defender of religious liberty. But how do Americans see his administration’s effect on religious groups?
short readsFeb 27, 2020 Most Americans don’t see Democratic candidates as very religious Americans say they don’t consider Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren to be particularly religious.
short readsJan 31, 2020 Among Democrats, Christians lean toward Biden, while ‘nones’ prefer Sanders Early indications are that candidate preferences by religion will be familiar in November – and closely linked to each group’s party leanings.