Pew Forum Celebrates Pioneer Day Releasing “A Portrait of Mormons in the U.S.”

24 July 2009 @ 10:25 am | 4 comments

As they promised a few weeks ago, the Pew Forum has released a comprehensive look at Mormons in the U.S. by considering demographics, religious beliefs and practices, and social and political views. It will take a little while to digest all the info but it looks to be very interesting.

Just a cursory glance at some of the charts shows that Mormons are the among the most devout religious believers as well as the most politically conservative. Perhaps not a surprise but it’s interesting to see hard numbers and comparisons to other faiths.

I’m sure many others in the Bloggernacle will take a swing at the report and I hope to do more later after recovering some more from the DesNews 10K.

Happy Pioneer Day!

A Portrait of Mormons in the U.S.

A new analysis of the Landscape Survey data reveals that as a group Mormons are among the most devout and conservative religious people in the country. The Mormon community is also internally diverse, with differences according to levels of religious commitment and educational attainment, regions of the country where Mormons live, and between lifelong Mormons and those who have converted to the faith. This report explores Mormons’ unique place in the American religious landscape and is divided into three parts: demographic characteristics, religious beliefs and practices, and social and political views.

(Possibly) Related posts:

  1. Pew Forum’s Resources on Mormonism
  2. Shocker: “Mormons Most Conservative Major Religious Group in U.S.”
  3. Mormons 2nd Most Likely to Marry Within Faith

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  1. Karateka’s avatar

    Karateka on 25 July 2009 at 9:56 pm

    I think it is really critical to look at the statistics on minorities. Having served a mission stateside, the fields that are really white are ethnic minorities, primarily African-American and Hispanic. That is really where the future lies.

    Thus, it was really sad to see supposedly active LDS legislators ignore the counsel of the Bretheren and enact anti-immigrant legislation in Utah. Yet these legislators hypocritically raise their arms to the square and covenant to support the bretheren and build up the kingdom of God. They are totally deceiving themselves.

    For the African-American community, we need a critical mass. The whole white church/black church divide is a real impediment. I would encourage members to go to a Black church at least once a year to get a better feel, and break down racial barriers. While this is certainly unorthodox, it has the potential to be highly effective.

  2. Jack Mormon’s avatar

    Jack Mormon on 25 July 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Karateka – I take exception to what I consider white-bashing on your part. I successfully served 22 years in the military alongside Americans of all races – why would I need to go to a black church just to prove a point?

    And why do you put the burden only upon whites to make adjustments? This type of racist discourse divides and polarizes. I don’t accuse you personally of being a racist by nature, but you are promoting anti-white racism with your ideas. Last time I checked, we all have ONE Lord and ONE Master, Jesus Christ. And Jesus Christ transcends all races.

    By the way, the so-called “anti-immigrant” legislation which you describe is anti-ILLEGAL immigrant legislation. Dealing with illegal immigration will reduce the pressure upon the Hispanic commnunity and result in them being subject to much less targeting.

    There is NO room for political correctness within LDS ranks. The real “impediment” is not any perceived divide, but people like you trying to create REAL division for the sake of political correctness. I despise political correctness, and will reprove betimes with sharpness anyone promoting it.

  3. Jennifer’s avatar

    Jennifer on 28 July 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Karateka- I have to agree with Jack Mormon. The issue isn’t racism or bigotry, but integrity. Upholding the laws of the land is the important thing. Just imagine if we hadn’t had the flood of millions of ILLEGAL immigrants in the USA. Our housing prices would not have inflated like they did as ILLEGAL immigrants secured the lower priced housing, naturally allowing current residents to move into newer areas with nicer houses or apartments. The housing crisis may have been averted for the most part.

    And that is only the beginning consequence of what allowing such illegal actions to occur creates. Include crime rates, stress on medical facilities, schools, etc. and it is clear that ALLOWING the usurpation of law destroys a country. We have the evidence of its impending doom at our doorstep.

    Was that worth a few million votes?

  4. tupsgulse’s avatar

    tupsgulse on 14 August 2009 at 2:04 am

    This looks cool so far, what’s up people?
    If it’s not just all bots here, let me know. I’m looking to network
    Oh, and yes I’m a real person LOL.

    Later,