May, 2012
Study Shows that Mormons Are the Fastest-Growing Religious Group in the U.S.
[05.02.2012]A new survey shows that mainline Protestants, the religious group that has dominated America’s religious terrain for most of the country’s existence, and Catholics, the largest single denomination in the country, may be beginning to ceding size and influence to new religious groups. The 2012 Religious Congregations and Membership Survey (RCMS), released on May 1, shows that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (in other words, Mormonism) reported… more
The Morning Buzz | May 2, 2012
[05.02.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Modern art is so much fun: here, you can check out van Gogh’s innards. If contemporary literature is more your style, here’s how to write a book guaranteed to win the Man Booker prize (the catch: you’ve got to be… more
New Resource | Religion & Politics
[05.01.2012]Today, the John C. Danforth Center at Washington University in St. Louis is launching Religion & Politics, a new online journal that focuses on the role religion plays in the civic and political life of the United States. In her introductory note, the editor, Dr. Marie Griffith, sets forth an ambitious but worthy goal. Religion, she observes, “has always been entwined in American politics.” As the country ages, burgeoning religious… more
Our Corner | State of Belief Radio
[05.01.2012]Last week I appeared on the State of Belief radio show to chat with the Rev. Welton Gaddy about the 2012 Millennial Values Survey. In the interview, I discussed younger Millennials’ perceptions of modern-day Christianity, which are striking. I pointed out that many younger Millennials have moved away from the religion of their childhood to identify as religiously unaffiliated. This generation is more likely to be religiously unaffiliated than other… more
The Morning Buzz | May 1, 2012
[05.01.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Take that, gender wars! Gen X men are just as hooked on cooking shows as their female peers. Are voters starting to question politicians’ sincerity when they talk about matters of faith? Two-thirds of voters say that it is very… more