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Majority of Americans Say Employers Should Pay For Birth Control; Divided on...

Research shows that Americans are split on LGBT issues, but the majority say employers should provide birth control coverage. Research conducted by Pew has revealed that a majority of Americans believe...

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How Household Income Varies Among Religious Groups

New study shows the average U.S. household income levels classified by faith. A new study has revealed the average household income of various religious groups, and the gap between the highest and...

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Only 53% of Americans are Confident in Religious Leaders

New research indicates only half of Americans have confidence in religious leaders. “In God We Trust.” Although America is deeply grounded in this exclamation of faith, only half of Americans strongly...

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Hillsong’s Carl Lentz Discusses the Root of Racism with Oprah on SuperSoul...

Evangelical Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz says “ignorance” is the root of racism. Carl Lentz, the pastor of Hillsong Church in New York City, wrote on the Hillsong NYC’s Facebook page, "At THIS church, we...

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Interfaith Families: Study Say Mothers Are More Influential Than Fathers

One-in-Five Americans are from Interfaith families The number of Americans who are raised in interfaith households is on the rise according to new research. As of today, around one-in-five Americans...

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True Islam Wants Separation of Mosque and State, Not Sharia Law for All

There is a prevailing false perception amongst the Muslims surveyed that Sharia needs to be imposed upon all citizens regardless of their faith in the form of an Islamic government. Pew Research Center...

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70% of Americans View Pope Francis Favorably

Number has risen from a mere 57% from the last time that such a poll was conducted. Pope Francis continues to be popular among Americans with 70% Americans revealing that they have a favorable view of...

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Catholic-Majority Puerto Rico Celebrates 100 Years of U.S. Citizenship

Some key information on Puerto Ricans in anticipation of their 100th year of citizenship. As Puerto Rico enters its 100th year of American citizenship, Pew Research Center has taken the opportunity to...

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Restrictions on Religious Groups Are on the Rise in Europe

Harassment of religious groups is on a rise in Europe and all over the world. A research study by Pew has found harassment of religious people has increased recently, especially in Europe. Restrictions...

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Polls Could be Wrong on How Many Atheists are Actually in America

Study by psychologists suggest the number of atheists may actually be twice as much as reported in major polls. Although atheism is showing a growing trend in the U.S., Pew and Gallup both have fixed...

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Christianity and Islam Expected to Grow in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Christian and Muslim population in sub-Saharan Africa is on a rise as it is declining in Europe. by Pew Research Center. The religion is on a decline all over the world, especially in Europe. The...

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In America, the More Educated You are, the Less Religious You Are

Are you less religious if you’re more educated? based on a new study they conducted. However, the research has also uncovered some complicated and conflicting facts as well. It seems, despite the...

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Who Supports Trump Most? Evangelicals Who Go to Church

“The Pews of Safety Harbor Church” by Drew Coffman is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Research findings indicate that churchgoing may have an influence on the voting decisions made by Americans. is handling...

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Christian Refugees Landing in America Over the Previous Decades Are Now...

President Trump’s strict enforcement of refugee deportation hits his administration’s concern for Christian refugees. An analysis of refugee data published by the U.S. State Department reveals that...

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Two-Thirds of Evangelicals Think That Muslims Don’t Belong in America

US Muslims are apprehensive about Islamic extremism in the U.S. As U.S. society slowly goes secular, a report published by the when it comes to knowing about each other. Resistance towards Muslims...

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Countries Around the World and Their Status on Gay Marriage

Most countries in support of gay marriage are located in Western Europe. Other than Australia capturing the world's attention as it legalized gay marriage, two other countries – Germany and Malta, gave...

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Meditation is Common in Many Religions

Meditation is independent of any religious practice It is a secular activity and found across almost all belief systems. Americans of different religions meditate a minimum of one time every week....

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Who Supports Trump Most? Evangelicals Who Go to Church

“The Pews of Safety Harbor Church” by Drew Coffman is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Research findings indicate that churchgoing may have an influence on the voting decisions made by Americans. is handling...

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Christian Refugees Landing in America Over the Previous Decades Are Now...

President Trump’s strict enforcement of refugee deportation hits his administration’s concern for Christian refugees. An analysis of refugee data published by the U.S. State Department reveals that...

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Two-Thirds of Evangelicals Think That Muslims Don’t Belong in America

US Muslims are apprehensive about Islamic extremism in the U.S. As U.S. society slowly goes secular, a report published by the when it comes to knowing about each other. Resistance towards Muslims...

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