public opinion

What DNC WikiLeaks email on Sanders’ religion reminds us about atheists in America

By Tobin Grant — July 26, 2016
Americans dislike atheists. In fact, there are few groups they dislike more.

Why do people support police using force? Religion is part of the answer

By Tobin Grant — July 7, 2016
Videos of police shootings (again) divide public opinion. Here's how religion shapes views of police.

The ‘Pope Francis effect’? Some early data suggest it could be real

By David Gibson — March 25, 2015
(RNS) Are there signs of a "Francis effect" among U.S. Catholics? Yes and no, but it's still probably too early to tell.

50 years of public opinion toward Protestants, Catholics, and Jews, (the second graph is the most important)

By Tobin Grant — July 25, 2014
Taking the long view: Feelings toward Protestants, Catholics and Jews have equalized over time.

Pastor Doug Wilson says ministers who voted for Obama should resign. Maybe he should go first.

By Jonathan Merritt — October 29, 2013
Pastor Doug Wilson says ministers who voted for Obama are unfit, but his comments raise questions about his own ministry.

ANALYSIS: Are Catholics shifting tone or substance on gay issues?

By David Gibson — April 2, 2013
(RNS) Catholic leaders appear to be adopting a more positive tone, if not policies, on gays and lesbians. But the new rhetoric may also be an acknowledgment of the huge shift in the court of public opinion, and maybe soon at the Supreme Court.
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