Gay & Lesbian Issues
Black Americans and Same-Sex Marriage
[05.04.2012]Next Tuesday, voters in North Carolina will head to the polls to vote on a ballot initiative that would enshrine marriage as a union between a man and a woman in the state constitution. Interestingly, according to the Washington Post, while polls show that primary voters are likely to approve the measure by a substantial 14-point margin (55% to 41%), opposition numbers among black voters, who tend to be less… 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
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
The Morning Buzz | April 27, 2012
[04.27.2012]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? Some protesters appeared sporting waxed mustaches, a riding crop, top hats, and even (I think?) a banjo, in an attempt to stop Abercrombie & Fitch from opening up a store on London’s posh Saville Row. House Speaker John Boehner informed… more
Figuring Faith | Why Are Millennials Leaving the Church?
[04.26.2012]In this week’s installment of “Figuring Faith,” Dr. Robert P. Jones explores the high levels of religious disaffiliation among younger Millennials (age 18-24). The 2012 Millennial Values survey showed that significant numbers of Millennials are leaving their childhood religions to identify as religiously unaffiliated, a shift that has profound implications for clergy and churches. There are also clues to some of the factors that may be driving the movement away… more
The Morning Buzz | April 20, 2012
[04.20.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data. Some companies are turning to a source of creative inspiration that is both retro and unorthodox. But really – if they do it on Mad Men, does that mean you want to do it too? If you haven’t taken a look at the 2012 Millennial Values Survey, jointly conducted by PRRI and the Berkley… more