March 21, 2008

Pew in the Pews

By ALAN WOLFE

A survey on American belief overturns some scholars' theories

Released to the public late last month, the findings of the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life's survey on the American religious landscape became instant front-page news. Based on more than 35,000 interviews with Americans over 18, it is one of the most extensive surveys to date. A bare majority of Americans (51.5 percent) identify themselves as Protestant. Close to a majority (44 percent) have switched faiths at least

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