PEW RESEARCH CENTER FOR THE PEOPLE & THE PRESS AND PEW FORUM ON RELIGION & PUBLIC LIFE JULY 2005 RELIGION AND PUBLIC LIFE SURVEY

This dataset represents a comprehensive national survey conducted in July 2005 by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press in collaboration with the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. The survey aimed to gauge American public opinion on the complex intersection of religious belief, practice, and public policy. It explores a wide range of topics, including the role of religion in politics, societal values, ethical debates, and the influence of religious leadership on American life. The findings provide a crucial snapshot of the religious and political landscape in the mid-2000s, serving as a vital benchmark for researchers, policymakers, and journalists tracking trends in American religiosity and its impact on the public sphere.