Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning, and half think that’s bad – poll
United States RNS As the US continues to debate the fusion of faith and politics, a sweeping new survey reports that most American adults have a positive view of religion’s role in public life but believe its influence is waning. The development appears to unsettle at least half of the country, with growing concern among […]
Most Americans can define atheists, Easter; don’t know US share of Muslims, Jews
Washington, DCRNS Most Americans know what an atheist is and why Christians celebrate Easter. Three in 10 overestimate the percentage of US adults who are Jewish or Muslim. But few could state that the Vedas are prominent Hindu scriptures. A new report on American religious literacy released on Tuesday by Pew Research Center reveals some of what […]