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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.
reportJun 29, 2021

11. Religious beliefs

India is home to a wide range of religious traditions, which is evident in the blend of beliefs held by its people – some of which cross religious lines. For instance, not only do most Hindus and Jains believe the Ganges River has the power to purify – a belief with roots in Hindu scripture […]
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.
reportAug 23, 2022

1. Changes in son preference, ultrasound use and fertility

Among Indians overall, sex selection during pregnancy is at least in part a result of a cultural preference for sons over daughters, which may be thought of as “son preference” or “daughter aversion,” or both. A preference for sons seems to be implied in the ancient Hindu epic “Mahabharata,” in which Gandhari is blessed to […]
short readsJun 22, 2021

Denominational switching among U.S. Jews: Reform Judaism has gained, Conservative Judaism has lost

The American Jewish population, like other religious groups, is in flux. Still, 88% of U.S. adults who were raised Jewish are still Jewish.
short readsMar 30, 2021

U.S. Catholics divided by party on whether Biden should be denied Communion over his abortion stance

67% of U.S. Catholics say Joe Biden should be allowed to receive Communion during Mass, while 29% say he should not be allowed to do this.
reportMay 11, 2021

6. Anti-Semitism and Jewish views on discrimination

Jewish Americans generally perceive a rise in anti-Semitism. More than nine-in-ten U.S. Jews surveyed say there is at least some anti-Semitism in America, and three-quarters say there is more anti-Semitism in the U.S. today than there was five years ago. The past half-decade has included several high-profile incidents of anti-Semitism, including White nationalists chanting “Jews […]
short readsMay 11, 2021

10 key findings about Jewish Americans

A new Pew Research Center report takes a closer look at Jewish Americans. Here are 10 of our key findings.
reportFeb 16, 2021

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion. Primary Researchers Besheer Mohamed, Senior ResearcherKiana Cox, Research Associate Research Team Alan Cooperman, Director of Religion ResearchGregory A. Smith, Associate Director of Research Becka A. Alper, Senior ResearcherElizabeth Podrebarac Sciupac, Senior ResearcherClaire Gecewicz, […]
reportFeb 16, 2021

10. A brief overview of Black religious history in the U.S.

Two-thirds of Black Americans are Protestant, like about four-in-ten Americans overall. The relationship between Black Americans and Protestantism is unusual due to the history of slavery and segregation, which spawned the creation of several Black-led denominations that allowed Black Americans to worship freely. Mostly founded prior to 1900, these historically Black Protestant denominations also supported […]

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U.S. Catholics divided by party on whether Biden should be denied Communion over his abortion stance

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10 key findings about Jewish Americans

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