What makes someone ‘truly’ belong in a country? Views differ on language, birthplace, other factors
When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.
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4. Views on the importance of religion to national identity
Across the 21 countries where we asked this question, the role of religion in national identity varies widely by country. Majorities in 12 countries – most of which are high-income – say being part of the country’s main religious group is not an important piece of national identity. In the other nine countries where we asked […]
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2. Harassment of religious groups returned to peak level in 2021
In 2021, religious groups faced harassment from governments or social groups and individuals in 190 out of the 198 countries and territories in our study. This was an increase from 2020 but the same number of countries as in 2019, marking a return to the peak level since this tracking began in 2007. Here’s a […]
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How people in Latin America and the U.S. view Pope Francis
Pope Francis is broadly popular in much of Latin America and the U.S., but favorability has fallen in the Latin American countries surveyed.
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Striking findings from 2024
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
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3. Views on the consequences of the Israel-Hamas war
Americans are uncertain how the Israel-Hamas war might change the Middle East. Many are unsure whether the war will increase or decrease the likelihood of an independent Palestinian state, as well as whether the current fighting will make the Israeli people safer. In addition, a sizable share of U.S adults are unsure what is the […]
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2. How important should religion be for a country’s leader?
When asked about their national leader’s connection to religion, people are generally more likely to say it is very important to have a leader of their country who stands up for people with their religious beliefs than to have a leader whose religious beliefs are the same as their own, or to have a leader […]
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How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism
Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country.
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Globally, Government Restrictions on Religion Reached Peak Levels in 2021, While Social Hostilities Went Down
In 2021, government restrictions on religion – laws, policies and actions by state officials that limit religious beliefs and practices – reached a new peak globally. Harassment of religious groups and interference in worship were two of the most common forms of government restrictions worldwide that year.
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2. Religious switching
Millions of Americans have switched religions over the course of their lives, and most say their religiousness or spirituality has generally shifted too. Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.
