Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis
Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control. The post Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View...
View ArticleReligion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals. The post Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies appeared first...
View ArticleRituals honoring deceased ancestors vary widely in East and Southeast Asia
Among the places surveyed, people in Japan (85%) and Vietnam (84%) are most likely to say they have a family gravesite. The post Rituals honoring deceased ancestors vary widely in East and Southeast...
View ArticleAcross Asia, respect for elders is seen as necessary to be ‘truly’ Buddhist
Buddhists across the region also say that someone cannot be truly Buddhist if they do not respect deities or spirits. The post Across Asia, respect for elders is seen as necessary to be ‘truly’...
View Article4 facts about religion and diversity in Taiwan
Buddhists, the religiously unaffiliated and Daoists each make up about a quarter of Taiwan’s adult population. The post 4 facts about religion and diversity in Taiwan appeared first on Pew Research...
View ArticleMany around the globe say it’s important their leader stands up for people’s...
Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs. The post Many around the globe say...
View ArticleKorean Americans are much more likely than people in South Korea to be Christian
Korean American adults are much less likely than adults in South Korea to be religiously unaffiliated or to be Buddhist. The post Korean Americans are much more likely than people in South Korea to be...
View Article5 facts about Confucianism
As millions celebrate Confucius' birthday, here are key facts about Confucianism and how its beliefs and values shape public life for East Asians. The post 5 facts about Confucianism appeared first on...
View ArticleHow people in Latin America and the U.S. view Pope Francis
Pope Francis is broadly popular in much of Latin America and the U.S., but favorability has fallen in the Latin American countries surveyed. The post How people in Latin America and the U.S. view Pope...
View ArticleMany Catholics in the U.S. and Latin America Want the Church to Allow Birth...
Views vary on other ideas, such as recognizing same-sex marriages. Most see Pope Francis as a change in the church’s direction, and he’s broadly popular. The post Many Catholics in the U.S. and Latin...
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