U.S. religion census
Religious groups with immigrant members grew fastest over past decade
By Yonat Shimron — November 11, 2022
(RNS) — A decennial study of US religious life shows that the number of participants in congregational services has not kept up with the overall population growth. But religious groups drawing large numbers of immigrants have seen steady growth.
How did the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grow so fast? Mormons changed how they counted
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — May 4, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) If you suspected the newly released U.S. Religion Census overstated the Mormons' growth rate, you were right. That’s because, this time around, the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints changed the way it reported its membership to the researchers. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
Study shows Mormonism is fastest-growing faith in half of U.S. states
By Kevin Eckstrom — April 30, 2012
CHICAGO (RNS) In the first decade of the 21st century, America's religious landscape shifted dramatically, with minority groups making sizable gains as established Catholics and Protestants lost ground -- literally, according to a new study. By Kevin Eckstrom.
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