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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.
reportOct 13, 2021

Diversity and Division in Advanced Economies

Wide majorities in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed say having people of many different backgrounds improves their society, but most also see conflicts between partisan, racial and ethnic groups.
short readsNov 10, 2020

Government restrictions on religion around the world reached new record in 2018

Government restrictions in 2018 were at their highest level since 2007, when Pew Research Center began tracking these trends.
reportNov 10, 2020

1. Number of countries with ‘very high’ government restrictions on religion ticked down in 2018

Countries with the most extensive government restrictions on religion Government restrictions involving religion can vary greatly depending on the country. Some countries have much higher levels of government restrictions than others, either because their governments carry out a wider variety of actions that inhibit religious freedom, or because they enforce such restrictions more severely, or […]
reportNov 10, 2020

In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade

In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007.
reportJan 4, 2021

Faith on the Hill

When it comes to religious affiliation, the 117th U.S. Congress looks similar to the previous Congress but quite different from Americans overall.
reportNov 10, 2020

3. In 2018, government restrictions rose in most regions, but social hostilities declined

Government restrictions by region In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion reached a peak at 2.9 after remaining stable at 2.8 in 2016 and 2017. Three out of five regions in the study experienced increases (Asia and the Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa), while Europe had […]
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 […]
reportOct 15, 2021

Most Americans Who Go to Religious Services Say They Would Trust Their Clergy’s Advice on COVID-19 Vaccines

Most U.S. adults who regularly attend religious services voice confidence in their clergy to provide guidance on the coronavirus vaccine.
reportJun 21, 2023

4. Themes: The best and most beneficial changes in digital life that are likely by 2035

This chapter covers the themes that emerged among respondents’ answers to the question, “As you look ahead to the year 2035, what are the best and most beneficial changes in digital life that are likely to occur in digital technology and humans’ use of digital systems?” The remarks echo the major themes found in the […]

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

Diversity and Division in Advanced Economies

Government restrictions on religion around the world reached new record in 2018

1. Number of countries with ‘very high’ government restrictions on religion ticked down in 2018

In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade

Faith on the Hill

3. In 2018, government restrictions rose in most regions, but social hostilities declined

Most Americans Who Go to Religious Services Say They Would Trust Their Clergy’s Advice on COVID-19 Vaccines

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