Islam

Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism

Mainstream and Moderate Attitudes

Section 2: Religious Beliefs and Practices

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 9: Foreign Policy and National Security

Continuing Divide in Views of Islam and Violence

Mosque Debate, Egg Recall Top Public Interest

Public Divided Over Tone of Mosque Fight

Mosque Debate Tops Coverage, But Not News Interest

More Republicans than Democrats Track Mosque Story

Public Remains Conflicted Over Islam

NYC Mosque Opposed, Muslims' Right to Build Mosques Favored

Muslims Widely Seen As Facing Discrimination

Views of Religious Similarities and Differences

Public Expresses Mixed Views of Islam, Mormonism

Benedict XVI Viewed Favorably But Faulted on Religious Outreach

Pessimism Grows As Iraq War Enters Fourth Year

Two-Thirds Say U.S. Is 'Losing Ground' in Preventing Civil War

Views of Muslim-Americans Hold Steady After London Bombings

Fewer Say Islam Encourages Violence

Views of Islam Remain Sharply Divided

Plurality Sees Islam as More Likely to Encourage Violence

Global Gender Gaps

By Nicole Speulda and Mary McIntosh

Religion and Politics: Contention and Consensus

Growing Number Says Islam Encourages Violence Among Followers

IV. Changing Perceptions of Islam

Americans Struggle with Religion's Role at Home and Abroad

Conducted in association with the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life

Part 2: Views of Islam and Religion in the World

Post September 11 Attitudes

Religion more prominent; Muslim-Americans more accepted

Other Important Findings and Analyses