I'm not surprised

Most Americans say media coverage
of religion too sensationalized

From the 'Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics'. Somehow I find a study of 'Applied Politics' unsettling itself...

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Poll: More Americans Say U.S. Morality Getting Worse

And it's rubbing off on us, their neighbours!

(Or we're getting worse on our own. Yeah, that's likely it...)

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I'm not at all surprised

Practicing Catholics unfazed by abuse scandals; Pope’s popularity increasing

While polls and statistics are always to be viewed with a certain amount of suspicion, I think the important word here is 'practicing'.

People who aren't active Catholics but still categorize themselves as Catholic have likely stopped practicing for a reason, and it's much easier for them to be critical and suspicious of, and angry toward, the Church and the Pope. Those who are practicing might take a more moderate stance. It stands to reason...

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Statistics...


Most Americans Consider Easter a Religious Holiday, But Fewer Correctly Identify its Meaning

Thank goodness only 1% think the Easter Bunny is the reason for Easter...

I worry about people more and more every day. I think this is why I relate to animals so much better...

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Like everything on the intertubes

this article is United States-centric. But they do own the intertubes, after all...

Mapping the nation, by religion

(Despite my sarcasm, it's an interesting article...)

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Belief or lack of belief


Most U.S. Christians Don't Believe Satan, Holy Spirit Exist

Ah, what the average person believes or doesn't believe. Why does does anyone care what the 'average' person believes within x or y margin of error? I love surveys...

The debate

will never end...


Poll reveals public doubts over Charles Darwin's theory of evolution

"Belief in creationism is widespread in Britain, according to a new survey. "

I find it all a little tiresome...

You must go here!

If The World Could Vote?

A bit of info from the site:

"Who is behind the site?
Just three guys from Iceland. The site is independent from all political parties, companies or hidden agendas. It's just an idea a 22 yo guy in Iceland came up with and executed with a little help from a couple of friends.

Why are you doing this?
Just out of curiosity. The president of the United States is a powerful man, probably the most powerful person on the planet. So everyone seems to have an opinion on who should be the next president of the United States. We thought it would be interesting to see who would be the next president if the whole world could vote. It's also a challenge to try to beat the number of voters in the last US elections. So spread the news!"

So, go and vote, and see what the results are like right now! You can't actually vote, but you can help the Americans see what the world thinks of their candidates...

Well, not quite socialists

but it's a good start...

Poll: Young Catholics Are Socialist

A bit too liberal in the interpretation of the results, there...