Recent Blog and Our Take
How Religious Americans Think About The Environment, Natural Disasters, and More
[04.22.2012]Yesterday was Earth Day – what better excuse to meditate on religious (and non-religious) Americans’ varying perspectives on environmental issues? After all, nearly 6-in-10 (59%) of Americans say they hear clergy at their place of worship speak about the environment. From natural disasters to global warming to environmental policy, here are a few tidbits for your Earth Day enjoyment: Environmental Stewardship: Rick Santorum made headlines earlier in the election cycle… more
The Morning Buzz | March 1, 2012
[03.01.2012]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? Alas, Leap Day is over, but it can live on in our hearts with these bizarre Leap Day postcards, honoring what used to be the day when women were permitted to propose to men (gasp!). A new study shows that… more
Santorum’s Climate Change Theology Doesn’t Align With Other Catholics
[02.21.2012]With a week left until the Michigan primary, Rick Santorum is neck-and-neck with Mitt Romney, in a state that will test Santorum’s ability to connect with blue-collar voters. Perhaps in an attempt to up the ante with this crucial demographic, Santorum went on the offensive this weekend, attacking President Obama’s “radical environmentalism,” which, according to Santorum, is based in the president’s misinterpretation of the Bible. Santorum outlined his vision of… more
Figuring Faith | Rick Santorum: The Evangelical’s Catholic Candidate?
[01.10.2012]Today, New Hampshire primary voters are heading to the polls, but many politicos are already looking forward to the South Carolina primary, where religion will play a much greater role in determining voters’ choices. In this week’s post for “Figuring Faith,” Dr. Robert P. Jones illuminates why Rick Santorum, a Catholic, is actually a more apt ally for white evangelical Protestants. To learn more about where Santorum stands on hot-button… more
The Morning Buzz | December 2, 2011
[12.02.2011]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? Ever wondered what it would be like to live inside the Ikea catalog? Well, I hadn’t either, but this short film has less lingonberry jam and more angst than I would expect of a stint inside the Ikea universe. It’s… more
The Morning Buzz | October 31, 2011
[10.31.2011]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? Happy Halloween! Fun fact: According to the Washington Post, Americans are so depressed about the state of politics that they’d rather dress up as Beyonce Knowles than Sarah Palin. If you missed this week’s “Figuring Faith” from our CEO, Dr…. more
White Evangelical Protestants, Tea Partiers, and the Climate Change Debate
[10.25.2011]Earlier this week, Eugene Robinson wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post, lambasting the “neo-Luddites” (read: politicians) who he says are turning the GOP into an anti-science party. He zeroes in on climate change skeptics, citing a recent study by Richard Muller, a physicist at the University of California, Berkeley, who along with his team at the Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature project, “rigorously explored the specific objections raised by skeptics… more
The Morning Buzz | October 19, 2011
[10.19.2011]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? Before you do anything else this morning, ask yourself: do you want lips that feel as smooth as butter? Paula Deen’s new lip gloss can help with that. Your mouth may also smell and taste like butter, but we’ve all… more