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The Case for Religious Freedom—On Religious Freedom Day
As the sun rises on this year’s National Religious Freedom Day, what is the state of freedom of religion around the world?
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Pew Survey Answers the Question: Does Religion Matter?
Those affiliated with a religion are 17% more likely to feel a connection with their neighbors than those who have no faith.
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Humanity’s Continuing Belief in God and the Soul
A recently released report by the Pew Research Center showed that Americans are much more likely to be actively religious than their counterparts in other western nations and that the United States is unusual compared to other affluent countries in that many more Americans are actively religious.
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Too Religious? Not Enough? Either Way, Governments Harass Women
Enforcing lack of religious dress is intolerant in its own right, and most often happens in democracies. “Europe had the most countries where women’s head coverings were restricted by the government, with instances in 21 of 45 countries,” reports Villa.
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Where Do Americans Find Meaning in Life?
In 2017, the Pew Research Center surveyed Americans to find out what it is that makes their lives meaningful. Not surprisingly, spending time with family was the first thing those surveyed said brought meaning to their lives. The second? Religion.
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Majority Say Religion Helps Society, According to New Pew Survey
The survey results add to the mountain of evidence that religion is the beating heart of a people and, as such, must be protected.