survey
Bright spots and tough challenges for evangelicals in Pew survey (COMMENTARY)
By Trevin Wax — May 18, 2015
(RNS) Divergent perspectives on the Pew survey are connected to larger narratives that frame how conservative and liberal Christians in the United States see themselves.
Young Brits reject religion, approve of atheist politicians
By Trevor Grundy — February 12, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The poll found that Nick Clegg, deputy prime minister, and Ed Miliband, leader of the opposition Labor Party, were viewed positively because they state openly that they don’t believe in God.
Poll: 1 in 4 Americans say Islamic State represents true Islam
By Aamer Madhani — February 12, 2015
(RNS) Forty-five percent of the senior Protestant pastors surveyed say the Islamic State, also known as ISIL or ISIS, "gives a true indication of what an Islamic society looks like."
Majority of British Jews feel they have no future in England, Europe
By Trevor Grundy — January 14, 2015
CANTERBURY (RNS) Rising anti-Semitism in Britain and Europe has made Jews afraid.
2 percent of English ministers say humans invented God
By Trevor Grundy — October 28, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) “Clergy just preach social clap-trap these days,” said Alison Ruoff, a lay member of the Church of England's General Synod. “We expect better from them.”
What do Americans pray for? Themselves. And maybe a sports team
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 1, 2014
(RNS) Many are seeking divine intervention on behalf of a favorite sports team or the golden ticket in the lottery, according to a new survey.
Big churches, big bucks: Southern senior pastors take top salaries
By Adelle M. Banks — September 9, 2014
(RNS) Warren Bird, research director at Leadership Network, said pastors have long held a lofty place of authority in the South, and that may be why they are paid more in that region.
Poll: More Italians support abortion rights than cosmetic surgery
By Josephine McKenna — July 30, 2014
ROME (RNS) According to the survey published in the daily La Stampa this week, 61 percent of Italians support abortion. By comparison, only 44 percent of those surveyed said they supported face-lifts.
Poll: Americans stretch the truth on attending church
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 17, 2014
(RNS) The survey finds many Christians -- and unbelievers, too -- will exaggerate about attending worship in live phone interviews. However, when asked in an anonymous online questionnaire, people will answer more realistically.
Will the latest Catholic Mass translation get another overhaul?
By David Gibson — April 9, 2014
(RNS) Less than three years after a new translation of the Catholic Mass was introduced, some U.S. church leaders are pushing to redo what many said were awkward phrasings; a survey just released shows the passage of time has only increased the dissatisfaction with the new liturgy.
Survey claims ‘Francis effect’ on Catholic wallets
By David Gibson — March 13, 2014
(RNS) Pope Francis’ enormous popularity may not have translated into more parishioners in the pews, but it may be convincing Catholics to dig deeper and give more to the poor, according to a new survey.
Poll: Catholics agree with Pope Francis that church is ‘obsessed’ with moral issues
By David Gibson — October 4, 2013
(RNS) The survey shows that two in three adult Catholics said they agreed with Pope Francis' observation that the church has become too focused on issues such as homosexuality, abortion and contraception.
Survey: UK Muslims give more to charity than Jews, Christians
By Trevor Grundy — July 24, 2013
(RNS) The survey shows the U.K.’s estimated 280,000 Muslims report giving more money annually to charity than Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and Jews.
Acceptance of gays varies by nation, survey says
By Cathy Payne — June 5, 2013
(RNS) North America, Europe and Latin America accept homosexuality, a Pew survey finds. African nations and predominantly Muslim nations do not.
Survey shows Catholic priests don’t like Mass changes
By David Gibson — May 21, 2013
(RNS) Nothing can upset the folks in the pews as much as changing the liturgy that they’re used to, and that seemed likely to be the case when the Vatican ordered revisions to the familiar prayers of the Catholic Mass. But now, more than a year after the changes took effect, a survey of American priests shows that they are more disturbed by the innovations than their flock.
