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Pew studies and analyzes issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs by conducting surveys, demographic analyses, and other research about the practice of religion and its place in American life. 

Recent work includes a major portrait of Jews in America and interviews with 38,000 Muslims around the globe to provide a more complete understanding of the beliefs and political views of members of the world’s second- largest religion.

Recent Work

December 8, 2023 Americans’ Views of the Israel-Hamas War

65% of Americans say Hamas bears a lot of responsibility for the current conflict, compared with 35% who say this about the Israeli government.

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December 7, 2023 Spirituality Among Americans

Overall, 70% of U.S. adults describe themselves as spiritual in some way, including 22% who are spiritual but not religious. An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults (83%) say they believe that people have a soul or spirit in addition to their physical body. And 81% say there is something spiritual beyond the natural world, even if we cannot see it.

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November 27, 2023 How people around the world view same-sex marriage

Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.

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November 20, 2023 How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism

Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country.

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October 23, 2023 10 things to know about China’s policies on religion

The Chinese government closely regulates religious activity – here are 10 things to know about their policies on religion.

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October 13, 2023 Most Jewish Americans have long-standing connections to Israel

82% of Jewish adults in the United States said caring about Israel is an essential or important part of what being Jewish means to them.

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October 11, 2023 Religion Among Asian Americans

A rising share of Asian Americans say they have no religion (32%), but many consider themselves close to one or more religious traditions for reasons such as family or culture. Christianity is still the largest faith group among Asian Americans (34%).

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October 11, 2023 In Their Own Words: Cultural Connections to Religion Among Asian Americans

Read about some of the ways focus group participants with ties to different faith traditions explain the complex relationship of religion and culture in their lives.

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