The concept of religion has played a significant role in shaping the development of many societies. In some nations, religion continues a central part of everyday life, whilst in others very much less ...

Mississippi is the most "overall religious" state, according to Pew's map, with 50 percent of adults who are "highly religious," followed by South Carolina with 46 percent of "highly religious" adults ...

Over the last decade and a half, Pew Research Center has conducted religion-focused surveys all around the world. One question we have asked in each of these surveys is “How important is religion in ...

Pew Research Center conducted this survey to measure the prevalence of a variety of religious and spiritual beliefs and practices around the world. The survey included some questions grounded in the ...

A recent paper sheds some light on how religious declines appear to be happening globally. It's a process affecting numerous countries. "We were surprised to see this pattern show up so clearly, all ...