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How do you compare?
Map, graph make for easy analysis of your beliefs next to others'
by Erin Wisdom
Friday, July 31, 2009

The Pew Forum recently released data from a survey of Americans' religious affiliations and beliefs about hot-button issues - ranging from homosexuality to heaven and hell - and USA Today has presented it in a way that's pretty perfect for you visual learners out there.

A United States map under the "breakdown of religious beliefs" tab reveals religious groupings by state, while a graph under the "topography of faith" tab lets you compare your answers to survey questions - such as "Do Hollywood and the entertainment industry threaten your values?" and "Do you believe there are clear and absolute standards for what is right and wrong?" - with answers given by people of other faiths.

I found it really interesting. And if you like color, it's not bad to look at, either.

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