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Polling Matters

5 Things to Know About Evangelicals in America

by Frank Newport

Americans' identification as born-again or evangelical has stayed remarkably stable since 1991, even as other indicators show Americans becoming less religious.

Politics

The Religious Regions of the U.S.

Politics

Trump Approval Highest Among Mormons, Lowest Among Muslims

Well-Being

Religious Giving Down, Other Charity Holding Steady

Religion

On Moral Issues, Not All Protestants Are Created Equal

Religion

More U.S. Protestants Have No Specific Denominational Identity

Politics

Americans’ Worries About Race Relations at Record High

Politics

Obama Bests Trump as Most Admired Man in 2016

Religion

Five Key Findings on Religion in the U.S.

Social & Policy Issues

Most Americans Still Believe in God

Social & Policy Issues

Euthanasia Still Acceptable to Solid Majority in U.S.

Social & Policy Issues

U.S. Religious Groups Disagree on Five Key Moral Issues

Social & Policy Issues

New Hampshire Now Least Religious State in U.S.

Religion

Percentage of Christians in U.S. Drifting Down, but Still High

Politics

5 Important Things to Know About U.S. Catholics

Blog

Religion, Same-Sex Relationships and Politics in Indiana and Arkansas

The controversy over the state-based religious freedom laws in Indiana and Arkansas highlights the continuing impact of religion on social and policy issues in this country.

Well-Being

In U.S., Percentage Saying Vaccines Are Vital Dips Slightly

Politics

U.S. Satisfaction With Religion Settling at Lower Levels
 

Video

The Trend Line: Three-Quarters of Americans Are Christian

Politics

Three-Quarters of Americans Identify as Christian