Internet: “U.S. Religious Landscape Survey” – survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, www.pewforum.org (february 2008) 2nd part – june 2008

Based on interviews with more than 35,000 Americans age 18 and older, this extensive survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life details the religious affiliation of the American public. This online section includes dynamic tools that complement the full report.

U.S. Religious Landscape Survey (main page)

Full Report (pdf)

Resource page (videos, overview and related material)

Part II of the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey explores Americans’ religious beliefs and practices as well as their social and political views. The survey finds that most Americans have a non-dogmatic approach to their faith; for example, most do not believe their religion is the only way to salvation. The survey also finds that religion is closely linked to political ideology.

Full Report (second part) (pdf) (june 2008)

Summary of the Key findings (pdf)