Polls

The Surprising Stability of Americans’ Moral Attitudes

Gallup shows that public opinion has not shifted with recent policy changes on same-sex relations or doctor-assisted suicide. Continue Reading »

10 Jun 2016

The Flock vs. the Shepherd

by Mark Bauerlein

A poll taken of Long Island Catholics and reported in Newsday has a finding that has become customary in media discussions. While 88 percent of Catholic respondents regard religion as “very important” or “fairly important” in their lives, they aren’t that happy with Church doctrine. . . . . Continue Reading »

15 Sep 2015

Response from Pew Research Center to “In Polls We Trust”

by Alan Cooperman

The following is an official response from the Pew Research Center to Robert Wuthnow's article, “In Polls We Trust,” from the August/September issue of First Things. Read Wuthnow's response to Pew here. —Ed. In his essay in your August issue, “In Polls We Trust,” Robert Wuthnow . . . . Continue Reading »

29 Jul 2015

Robert Wuthnow Replies to the Pew Research Center

by Robert Wuthnow

The following is a reply by Robert Wuthnow to the Pew Research Center's official response to his article, “In Polls We Trust,” from the August/September issue of First Things. —Ed. I appreciate Alan Cooperman and Greg Smith taking the time to respond to “In Polls We . . . . Continue Reading »

29 Jul 2015

Same-Sex Marriage and Our New Religious Politics

by Mark Movsesian

More and more, one of our two major political parties is identifying itself as secular, and the other as religious. That’s a very bad thing for America. Continue Reading »

23 Jul 2015

More Americans Oppose Obergefell v. Hodges than Support It

by Fr. Dominic Bouck

A new Associated Press-Gfk poll, released on July 18, reveals that the Supreme Court’s recent 5-4 decision to make same-sex marriage a constitutional right has not solved the deeper debate in this country, contrary to the media assertion that this is settled “law” and that everybody needs to . . . . Continue Reading »

20 Jul 2015