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POLL: Is it possible to study more than one religion?

The Public Religion Research Institute recently reported that 16 percent of Americans currently say they follow the teachings or practices of more than one religion.

Behind the numbers: Religious ‘nones’ may not be who you think they are

The number of people who claim no religious brand is climbing the statistical ranks, but these "nones" may not be who you think they are.

Survey: Americans turn sharply favorable on gay issues

WASHINGTON (RNS) A new survey finds the rapid shift toward favoring LGBT rights in the past decade has a wide impact on American religious and political life.

Fans rely on God, rituals to boost favorite team

(RNS) Most Americans don't see spiritual forces affecting the sports scores but many will do a little dance, say a little prayer anyway. Especially football fans.

Report: Americans hold different views of what “religious” means

There is a lopsided divide in America about what it means to be a religious person, with a majority believing that it’s about acting morally but a strong minority equating it with faith.

Nearly six out of 10 Americans (59 percent) say that being a religious person “is primarily about living a good life and doing the right thing,” as opposed to the more than one-third (36 percent) who hold that being religious “is primarily about having faith and the right beliefs.”

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