October, 2010

News Release | Less than 1-in-5 Give America’s Places of Worship High Marks on Handling Issue of Homosexuality

[10.21.2010]

Two-thirds see connections between messages coming from America’s places of worship and higher rates of suicide among gay and lesbian youth WASHINGTON, D.C. – Regardless of their own religious views on the issue, few Americans believe that places of worship are doing a good job handling the issue of homosexuality. The PRRI/RNS Religion News Poll, conducted by Public Religion Research Institute in partnership with Religion News Service, found that more… more

News Release | Nearly Half of Tea Party Movement also identify with Christian Conservative Movement

[10.08.2010]

Third Biennial American Values Survey Profiles Tea Party Movement, Religion Reveals Attitudes on Economic and Social Issues in Upcoming Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly half (47%) of Americans who consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement say they are also part of the Christian conservative or religious right movement. On many important political and social issues, Americans who identify with the Tea Party movement also hold views similar to the… more