Religiously unaffiliated people face harassment in a growing number of countries
Religiously unaffiliated people were harassed by governments, private groups or both in 27 countries in 2020. The post Religiously unaffiliated people face harassment in a growing number of countries...
View ArticleMeasuring Religion in China
Only one-in-ten Chinese adults formally identify with a religion, but surveys indicate that religion plays a much bigger role in China when the definition is widened to include questions on...
View ArticleIs China a religious country or not? It’s a tricky question to answer
Based on formal religious identity, China is the least religious country in the world - with just 10% of Chinese adults self-identifying with a religion. The post Is China a religious country or not?...
View ArticleSpirituality 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...
View ArticleAround 4 in 10 Americans have become more spiritual over time; fewer have...
Most Americans are spiritual or religious in some way and many also say their spirituality and level of religiosity have changed over time. The post Around 4 in 10 Americans have become more spiritual...
View ArticleHas the rise of religious ‘nones’ come to an end in the U.S.?
Although it’s possible that the “nones” have leveled off, it’s also possible that their growth has continued, but at a gradual pace that is difficult to see in the data. The post Has the rise of...
View ArticleReligious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe
28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion. The post Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They...
View Article8 facts about atheists
Around six-in-ten U.S. atheists are men (64%). And seven-in-ten are ages 49 or younger, compared with about half of U.S. adults overall (52%). The post 8 facts about atheists appeared first on Pew...
View ArticleReligion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals. The post Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies appeared first...
View ArticleMany around the globe say it’s important their leader stands up for people’s...
Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs. The post Many around the globe say...
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