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More on Catholics in the Pew Forum Religious Landscape Survey, Part II

More on Catholics in the Pew Forum Religious Landscape Survey, Part II

http://religions.pewforum.org/pdf/report2-religious-landscape-study-full.pdf

Here are some more areas where Catholics differ from the national trends shown in the Pew Forum Religious Landscape Survey.

Catholics are more likely to believe in heaven (82% vs. 74%) than the nation as a whole, but are just as likely to believe in hell (60% vs. 59%).

Catholics are also more likely to believe in evolution (58% vs. 48% for the nation).

Catholics are more likely to be members of a congregation (67% vs. 61%) than the national as a whole, but their participation in congregation activities such as choir, volunteer work, work with children or social activities tend to be lower (31% vs. 37%). This may be partially due to the fact that Catholic congregations tend to be larger.

Catholics still read the scriptures less than typical Americans. Only 21% of Catholics say they read the scriptures daily compared to 35% of the nation. Fifty-seven percent of Catholics say they seldom or never read the scriptures compared to 45% of the nation.

Likewise, only 29% of Catholics say they participate in prayer groups or other religious activities at least once a month, compared to 40% for the nation.

Sixty two percent of Catholics say they seldom or never share their faith with others, compared to 47% for the nation.

Only 36% of Catholics think their church should "preserve its traditions and practices," while 57% think it should "adjust to new circumstances" or "adopt modern beliefs and practices." For the nation, the numbers are 44% and 47%.

Catholics are less likely to think there is a conflict between religion and modern society than the nation (34% vs. 40%).

When given a series of choices, Catholics are less likely to say their religion is what most influences their thinking about government and public affairs (9% vs. 14%) than the nation as a whole.

Catholics like all Americans believe that “good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace,” but by slightly greater margins (64% vs. 59%).

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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