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How the Faithful Voted

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Obama's margin of victory in the 2012 popular vote was smaller than in 2008. But the religious contours of the electorate were similar to recent elections – traditionally Republican groups such as white evangelicals and weekly churchgoers strongly backed Romney, while traditionally Democratic groups such as black Protestants, Hispanic Catholics, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated backed Obama by large margins. 

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Catholics’ Views of U.S. Bishops

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will meet in Baltimore for their annual Fall General Assembly on Nov. 12-15. Seven-in-ten Catholics say they are very (24%) or somewhat satisfied (46%) with the leadership of the American bishops, according to a Pew Research Center Survey.
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Gay Marriage: Two-to-One Support in New England, Opposition in the South

According to Pew Research Center polling this year, 48% of Americans favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally, while 43% oppose same-sex marriage. But support is much stronger in some regions of the country than in others. The latest Pew data also show rising support among African Americans.
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Religious knowledge: what do Americans know?

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The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity

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ANALYSIS

Restrictions Rose in Every Region of the World

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"Nones" on the Rise

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