Studies show link between religiosity, benevolent behavior; Sunday Effect and prosocial behavior; Millennials, atheism, and charitable behavior.
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Politics & Elections
07.26.2012
“Anglo-Saxon” Hits the Campaign Trail
What are Mitt Romney's surrogates really trying to convey when they reference Romney's "Anglo-Saxon heritage"?
For Hispanic Americans, views about the morality of abortion and its legality are closely linked, but among black Americans, this is not the case.
In light of the recent controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A's stance on same-sex marriage, how does the American public feel about this public policy issue? Recent surveys show a religious divide.
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Politics & Elections
07.24.2012
How an Evangelical College’s Lawsuit Could Help Romney
Wheaton College's recent lawsuit against the Obama administration's contraception mandate could be a helpful—but potentially dangerous—issue for Romney.
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Race & Ethnicity
07.20.2012
How Do Americans Perceive Minorities?
We explore Americans' perceptions of minorities, ethnocentrism, and the 2012 election.
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Race & Ethnicity
07.20.2012
New Analysis Shows Diversity of Asian-Americans’ Religious Faith
In a fascinating new analysis, the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life breaks down a comprehensive, nationwide survey of Asian-Americans conducted by the Pew Research Center, providing some much-n…
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Religion & Culture
07.19.2012
Are Americans Losing Faith in Organized Religion?
Is organized religion – once more trusted than the military or the U.S. Supreme Court – beginning to falter in Americans’ eyes? A new poll from Gallup reports that only 44% of Americans have “…
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Politics & Elections
07.11.2012
Jewish Voters Remain Overwhelmingly Democratic, New Analysis Shows
Jewish Americans may be a relatively small voting bloc, but they remain at the center of a battle for their political loyalty, with Republicans seeking to paint a dismal portrait of Democrats’ recor…
On Monday, the Episcopal Church’s leadership overwhelmingly voted to allow the ordination of transgender people, by approving a change to the church’s “nondiscrimination canons” to include “…
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