The Morning Buzz | Did 2012 Mark the End of the White Christian Strategy?

November 12, 2012 By

The 2012 election, according to PRRI CEO Dr. Robert P. Jones, was "the last where a white Christian strategy is workable." … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Morning Buzz, Religious Pluralism

Figuring Faith | What the Campaigns Should Know About the Religiously Unaffiliated

October 23, 2012 By

The religiously unaffiliated are a rapidly growing but often misunderstood group, as Dr. Robert P. Jones outlines in his latest column for "Figuring Faith," his blog at the Washington Post. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Figuring Faith, Mitt Romney, Religious Pluralism, Unaffiliated

The Morning Buzz | Marijuana Ballot Initiative in Colorado Could Draw Young Voters to the Polls

October 4, 2012 By

A ballot initiative on marijuana legalization in Colorado could draw large numbers of younger voters to the polls, creating a "bud bump" for Obama. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Marijuana, Millennials, Morning Buzz, Muslims, Religious Pluralism, White working-class Americans

The Morning Buzz | Openly Gay Republican Has a Shot at Winning a Congressional Seat

September 10, 2012 By

An openly gay Republican has a good shot at winning a Massachusetts congressional seat, thanks in part to the Democratic incumbent's family scandal. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Morning Buzz, Religious Pluralism

Graphic of the Week | Attitudes Toward Romney’s Religious Beliefs

August 31, 2012 By

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Filed Under: 2012 Election, Evangelicals, Infographic, Mitt Romney, Mormons, Religious Pluralism, Uncategorized

The Morning Buzz | Children Choose Atheist Summer Camp

August 27, 2012 By

Another sign that religious unaffiliation is taking root in America, especially among the younger generation: now children are going away to atheist summer camp. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Morning Buzz, Muslims, Religious Pluralism, Unaffiliated, Uncategorized

New Attacks Raise Questions About Americans’ Attitudes Toward Muslims

August 7, 2012 By

Do Americans see the values of Islam as compatible with American values? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Muslims, Religious Pluralism, Violence

Link Between Religion and Benevolent Behavior May Be Complicated by Millennials

July 27, 2012 By

Scientific studies are providing evidence that religiosity can be linked to benevolent behavior. With recent polls showing that college-age Millennials are increasingly religiously unaffiliated, will the thought of a watching deity continue to be enough to motivate positive social behavior? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Millennials, Religious Pluralism, Uncategorized

How Do Americans Perceive Minorities?

July 20, 2012 By

In November 2012, when millions of Americans go to polling stations, they will cast their vote for either a black or Mormon presidential candidate. Intergroup attitudes will play a significant role in an election where, for the first time, two men with minority backgrounds have been selected for candidacy by the major parties. Scholars have found that minority candidates have a hard time finding electoral support among white Americans. So,... more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Jews, Latino/Hispanic, Mitt Romney, Mormons, Muslims, Religious Pluralism, Uncategorized

Fortnight of Facts | Religious Liberty and Adoption by Same-Sex Couples

July 2, 2012 By

Although much of the debate over religious liberty has focused on the contraception mandate, there has also been a significant amount of disagreement about whether religiously affiliated adoption agencies can refuse to place children with qualified gay and lesbian couples. More than 6-in-10 (63%) Americans say that religiously affiliated agencies that receive federal funding should not be able to refuse to place children with qualified gay and lesbian couples. Roughly one-third of Americans say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Catholics, Clergy & Churches, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Religious Liberty, Religious Pluralism, Uncategorized