As the United States indulges in a star-spangled celebration of its 250th birthday, a cornerstone of historical significance that stands out is religious freedom, and unlike for many other nations, it is a unique founding principle of this nation.
ENCORE: America at 250: Celebrating both a birthday and a history of religious liberty
Pew: More U.S. adults see religion as important, positive to public life
A new study indicates a growing number of U.S. adults see religion as gaining influence in public life — with more Americans saying religion has a positive impact on society.
Pew report findings will validate faith of some, or cause soul-searching
In the Pew Research Center’s “Faith Among Black Americans” released Feb. 16, show how U.S. Blacks manifest and feel about their faith.
More Americans believe in higher power than in God, study says
A new Pew Research Center survey has some interesting takeaways. While the majority of Americans say they believe in a higher power, what they are talking about isn’t necessarily God “as described in the Bible.”