How religious is your state?

Southern states are among the most highly religious states in the U.S., while those in New England are among the least devout.

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Event: Is the American Public Becoming Less Religious?

Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 3 P.M. to 4 P.M. EST This briefing will offer a presentation on America’s religious landscape and what recent changes mean for congregations, clergy and religious groups. Host: Alan Cooperman Director of Religion Research at Pew Research Center Presenter: Greg Smith Associate Director of Religion Research at Pew Research Center The […]

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Video: How the U.S. Public Became Less Religious

Highlights from the Pew Research report “U.S. Public Becoming Less Religious.” There has been a modest drop in overall rates of belief in God and participation in religious practices. But religiously affiliated Americans are as observant as before.

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Changing Attitudes on Gay Marriage

A series of graphics shows how public opinion toward same-sex marriage has changed in Pew Research Center polls since 2001. See how much opinion varies by generation, religious group, gender, race and political party.

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Same-Sex Marriage, State by State

In June of 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled all state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry nationwide. This timeline highlights the changes in state policies leading up to that ruling.

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Religious Landscape Study

Explore the geographic distribution and demographics of America’s major religious groups.

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