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Did faith fall off a cliff during COVID? New study says no.
By Bob Smietana — November 14, 2022
(RNS) — Religious life in America was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But did it lead to a loss of faith as well as a decline in churchgoing?
Even abortion foes will help friends who choose to end a pregnancy
By Bob Smietana — May 9, 2022
(RNS) — Americans hold complicated views on abortion — with many seeing it as immoral but necessary. And they often help out friends who choose abortion.
How religious is your average 22-year-old? A new golden age of survey data opens a door
By Ryan Burge — November 5, 2021
(RNS) — A decade ago, we couldn’t answer many questions on American faith habits with accuracy.
Barring women as leaders in church may be bad for their health, new study finds
By Bob Smietana — April 19, 2021
(RNS) — Past studies have shown participating in religious services and in the life of a religious community can be good for your health.
Atheists prefer cats, Christians love dogs, study shows
By Ryan Burge — January 7, 2020
(RNS) — New questions on the General Social Survey reveal some interesting connections between faith and pets.
Why politics may kill white churches
By Ryan Burge — May 29, 2019
(RNS) — If young people are the future of the church, it’s hard to see how both white Catholics and white evangelicals can effectively reach out to the younger generations when their politics become further and further polarized.
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