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Globally, Christians remain the largest religion category in number, while Muslims and religiously unaffiliated people were the fastest-growing groups from 2010 to 2020. The rise of the “nones” was fueled by switching out of Christianity.
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Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 7.5% Sample size: 228 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 New Mexico Primary Exit Poll Results Primary dates: Democrats – Feb. 5, 2008 Republicans – June 3, 2008 No polling information was collected for the Republican primary. Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported […]
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 6.5% Sample size: 320 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 New Hampshire Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Jan. 8, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 New Hampshire General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew […]
Background Hometown Alpine, Calif. Age 61 Religion Southern Baptist Education Western State University, B.S.L. & J.D., 1976 Candidate Website www.gohunter08.com Candidacy Status Formally declared candidacy Jan. 25, 2007 Formally withdrew candidacy Jan. 19, 2008 Political Experience U.S. Representative from California, 1981-present Chair, House Armed Services Committee, 2003-2007 Professional Experience Attorney, private practice, 1976-1980 U.S. Army, […]
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.0% Sample size: 879 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Missouri Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 5, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Missouri General Election Results No worship attendance polling information was collected for this state. […]
Background Hometown Wasilla, Alaska Age 45 Religion Attends several evangelical Christian churches in Alaska. Education University of Idaho, B.S., 1987 Candidate Website www.johnmccain.com/about/governorpalin.htm Candidacy Status Named John McCain’s vice presidential running mate on Aug. 29, 2008.John McCain conceded to Barack Obama on Nov. 4, 2008. Political Experience Governor of Alaska, 2006-present Chairwoman, Alaska Oil and […]
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 3.5% Sample size:1,275 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Michigan Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Jan. 15, 2008 No religion questions were asked in the exit poll of Michigan Democrats. Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Michigan General Election […]
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 3.5% Sample size: 697 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Georgia Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 5, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Georgia General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew Forum analysis […]
Background Hometown New York, N.Y. Age 65 Religion Roman Catholic Education New York University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Manhattan College, B.A., 1965 Candidate Website www.joinrudy2008.com Candidacy Status Filed “statement of candidacy” in February 2007. Formally withdrew candidacy Jan. 30, 2008. Endorsed John McCain Jan. 30, 2008. Political Experience Mayor, New York City, 1994-2001 U.S. […]
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.5% Sample size: 590 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Colorado Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 5, 2008 No polling information was collected for this state. 2004 Colorado General Election Results No worship attendance polling information was collected for this state.
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.0% Sample size: 824 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Wisconsin Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 19, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Wisconsin General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew Forum analysis […]
After years of decline, the U.S. Christian share now shows signs of leveling off. The new Religious Landscape Study explores trends in identity, beliefs and practices.
The Global Religious Futures (GRF) project is jointly funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and The John Templeton Foundation. Here are some big-picture findings from the GRF, together with context from other Pew Research Center studies.
Most who use astrology (or a horoscope), tarot cards or a fortune teller say they do so just for fun rather than for insights about life.
Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to believe in God.
