Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? For the next week, I’m leaving the Buzz in the capable hands of my coworker, Samantha Holquist, while I visit my sister in Brazil. I’ll be back next Wednesday – until then, I’ll miss you! It’s all hats and scary... more Read more
This week, Dr. Robert P. Jones appeared on the Christian Broadcasting Network’s “The Brody File” to provide an overview of where the American public stands on the issue of same-sex marriage. Dr. Jones pointed to the strong levels of support for same-sex marriage among Millennials and noted that Millennials’ opinions on same-sex marriage are in large part driven by their personal relationships with gay and lesbian people. This, he explained,... more Read more
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? This, my friends, is no ordinary cat video. The appeal of anti-Mormonism is simple, says a historian: it makes other people feel good. The debate over the placement of crosses at the entrance to a public university in Texas continues.... more Read more
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? This website makes me understand why my parents were so reluctant to buy me a Tamagotchi – much less a Game Boy. But who doesn’t miss the delightful crunching noise that handheld CD players used to make? According to a... more Read more
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? If you ever doubted that a neon lamp could stay lit for 77 years, I’m sorry to say that this Los Angeles restaurant has proved you wrong. Talk about retro! In a column for the Washington Post, Joanna Brooks explains... more Read more
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Do you, dear Morning Buzz readers, think the trees in Michigan are the right height? Less than half of Michigan voters believe they are, at least according to a new survey by Public Policy Polling. (Fifty-five percent of Michigan voters had... more Read more
Can terms like “pro-choice” and “pro-life” adequately capture the complexity of Americans’ views on abortion? In this week’s post for “Figuring Faith,” Dr. Robert P. Jones tackles this tough question, responding to recent data from Gallup which appears to show a sharp drop in the number of Americans who identify as “pro-choice.” Dr. Jones uses findings from a PRRI survey to show why this conclusion is more reflective of the... more Read more
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