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reportMar 1, 2018

The Generation Gap in American Politics

Generational differences have long been a factor in U.S. politics. These divisions are now as wide as they have been in decades, with the potential to shape politics well into the future.
short readsNov 3, 2017

Many Central and Eastern Europeans see link between religion and national identity

In 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, a median of 66% say being a member of the country’s official or preferred faith is important to belong to the nationality.
reportNov 29, 2017

Appendix A: Methodology

The estimates and projections in this report build upon and update data from the April 2015 Pew Research Center report, “The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050.” Soon after the release of that report, a large influx of migrants entered Europe seeking refugee status. This report includes estimates of how Europe’s Muslim population […]
reportOct 24, 2017

9. Views on religion and social issues

In many ways, the partisan imprints of the typology groups are clearly visible on questions about religion and social issues. However, in some cases, the unique religious and attitudinal profiles of the groups result in patterns of opinion not typically seen on other political measures. On questions about religion and morality, and the government’s role […]
short readsApr 25, 2018

7 demographic trends shaping the U.S. and the world in 2018

Ahead of the Population Association of America’s annual meeting, read seven important recent demographic findings.
reportOct 5, 2017

5. Homosexuality, gender and religion

Over the past two decades, there has been a dramatic increase in public acceptance of homosexuality, as well as same-sex marriage. Still, the partisan divide on the acceptance of homosexuality has widened. In views of challenges facing women, a majority of Americans say women continue to confront obstacles that make it more difficult for them […]
short readsJan 22, 2018

American religious groups vary widely in their views of abortion

Many Many Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons and members of some evangelical churches say abortion should be illegal. But among other religious groups, many support legal abortion.
reportNov 8, 2017

2. Orthodox Christians are highly religious in Ethiopia, much less so in former Soviet Union

Orthodox Christians around the world display widely varying levels of religious observance. For example, while just 6% of Orthodox Christians in Russia say they attend church on a weekly basis, a large majority of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia (78%) say they do this. Indeed, by several standard measures of religious observance, Orthodox Christians living in […]
short readsOct 3, 2017

Key facts about government-favored religion around the world

Today, more than 80 countries either have an official religion or favor one or more religious groups over others.
reportFeb 15, 2018

Methodology

Survey conducted Nov. 29 to Dec. 12, 2016 The commercial voter file data were matched to panelists who took part in the post-election survey of the American Trends Panel (ATP). The ATP, created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults recruited from landline and cellphone RDD surveys. Panelists […]

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The Generation Gap in American Politics

Many Central and Eastern Europeans see link between religion and national identity

Appendix A: Methodology

5. Homosexuality, gender and religion

American religious groups vary widely in their views of abortion

Key facts about government-favored religion around the world

Methodology