Religion and Social Welfare

Report : Religion in Prisons: A 50-State Survey of Prison Chaplains

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

According to a Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey of professional prison chaplains, America’s state penitentiaries are a bustle of religious activity. More than seven-in-ten chaplains say efforts by inmates to convert others is common, as is religious switching among prisoners. The chaplains consider religion-related programs in prison to be critical to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Report : The Tea Party, Religion and Social Issues

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:35:00 GMT

Tea Party supporters' conservative opinions extend beyond economic matters to social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. The Tea Party also draws disproportionate support from white evangelical Protestants.

AV Web Cast : Pew: 'God in America' Debuts on PBS

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:05:00 GMT

For the first time on television, "God in America" explores the historical role of religion in the public life of the United States.

Event : God in America National Symposium on Religious Literacy

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:45:11 GMT

On September 28, 2010, there will be a exclusive screening of the upcoming documentary series God in America followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. The event will be held at the Annenberg Theater, Newseum in Washington, DC. Pew provided financial support for the documentary. WGBH is hosting the event in conjunction with the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life and the Religious Freedom Education. RSVP required.

Public Opinion : Few Say Religion Shapes Immigration, Environment Views

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT

A new Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life poll finds that religion continues to shape some Americans' views about social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Far fewer cite it as a top influence on immigration, the environment and poverty.

Report : The Pope Meets the Press: Media Coverage of the Clergy Abuse Scandal

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:45:00 GMT

Newspaper coverage of the Catholic clergy sexual abuse scandal grew more intense this spring than at any time since 2002, and European newspapers devoted even more ink to the story than American papers did, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.

Summary : Tensions Between Rights of Conscience and Civil Rights

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:35:00 GMT

Should doctors, pharmacists and other health care workers have the right to refuse to provide services that conflict with their religious beliefs?

Press Release : Pew Research Poll: Faith-Based Programs Still Popular, Less Visible

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT

A new report by the Pew Research Center finds that faith-based social programs continue to draw broad public support. At the same time, many Americans express concerns about blurring the lines between church and state.

Report : Faith-Based Programs Still Popular, Less Visible

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

More than eight years after former President George W. Bush unveiled his faith-based initiative to make it easier for religious groups to receive government funding to provide social services, such as feeding the needy, the policy continues to draw broad public support. But as was the case when Bush first announced the initiative, many Americans express concerns about blurring the lines between church and state.

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