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Religion in Everyday Life
Highly religious Americans are happier, more involved with family and more likely to volunteer than the less religious. But they are no more likely to exercise, recycle or make socially conscious consumer choices.
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Jews in U.S. are far less religious than Christians and Americans overall, at least by traditional measures
Based on certain traditional measures of religious observance, U.S. Jews are far less religious than U.S. Christians and Americans overall.
Jewish Americans in 2020: Answers to frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Pew Research Center’s report “Jewish Americans in 2020”
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.
Jewish Americans in 2020
What does it mean to be Jewish in America? A new Pew Research Center survey looks into this diverse group.
Most Black Protestants say denominational affiliation is less important than inspiring sermons
When it comes to choosing a house of worship, most Black Americans don’t prioritize denominational labels.
Most Democrats and Republicans Know Biden Is Catholic, but They Differ Sharply About How Religious He Is
Joe Biden is just the second Catholic president in U.S. history, after John F. Kennedy. Most U.S. adults know that Biden is Catholic, including majorities within both major political parties, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
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.
Three-quarters of Black Americans believe in God of the Bible or other holy scripture
Nearly all Black Americans believe in God or a higher power. But what type of God do they have in mind?
Life in U.S. Religious Congregations Slowly Edges Back Toward Normal
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that Americans are increasingly confident they can safely go to services at a church, temple, mosque or other house of worship.
Nine-in-ten Black ‘nones’ believe in God, but fewer pray or attend services
The vast majority of religiously unaffiliated Black Americans believe in God and about half pray regularly, although few attend services.
