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Fewer evangelicals support public school childhood vaccine requirements, survey shows
By Adelle M. Banks — May 16, 2023
(RNS) — Significant majorities across religious groups say the benefits of childhood vaccines outweigh the risks from getting them.
Do science and religion conflict? It’s all in how you ‘see’ it
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 22, 2015
(RNS) Most say there's a clash of worldviews "in general" but only 30 percent say so when asked if their own beliefs conflict with science.
What makes a good old age? Being pain-free doesn’t top the list
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 21, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Communication, physical independence and enjoyment in daily life are more important to a good quality of life than freedom from severe pain, according to a new survey.
Americans divided on facing death: Fight it, choose it or let it come
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 21, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Most Americans hold strong views on the care they want -- or don't want -- if they are faced with an incurable disease. A new survey from Pew Research finds that the number of those who would fight death to the bitter end is growing.
Losing our religion: One in five Americans are now ‘nones’
By Kimberly Winston — October 8, 2012
BETHESDA, Md. (RNS) The number of Americans who say they have no religious affiliation has hit an all-time high -- about one in five American adults -- according to a new study, with the number of self-described atheists and agnostics hitting a peak of 6 percent of the U.S. population. By Kimberly Winston.
New report examines beliefs of Asian-Americans
By Lauren Markoe — July 19, 2012
(RNS) A new report examines the religious beliefs of Asian-Americans, and unlike past reports on this group and religion, focuses on their religious affiliations rather than their country of origin. By Lauren Markoe.
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