February 2022 Newsletter Thank you for reading our newsletter and taking an interest in the ARDA. We are excited to continue our mission of bringing you free, high-quality data on religion. View as Webpage

Data Sets Added: We are excited to announce that we added four new data sets this month: -Holy Communion during the Pandemic in American Orthodox Christian Parishes -PRRI February 2017 Survey -COVID-19 State-Level Restrictions on Indoor In-Person Worship -Christian Universities as Moral Communities: Drinking, Sex, and Drug use among University Students in the U.S. Looking for even more data? Here are some helpful ARDA links: -Categorized list of all data files -Most popular data files -Newest additions

Ahead of the Trend Articles: Ahead of the Trend is a collaborative effort between the Religion News Service and the ARDA. Check out these two new articles since our last newsletter: Scholar: America is still reacting to the religious right, in more ways than one. By Jack Jenkins. The deadly dogmatism of Christian Nationalism. By Samuel L. Perry. Interested in even more great coverage of religion and current events? You can find all of our Ahead of the Trend articles here.

Social Media Conversations: This month, we posted about the perceived morality of ignoring drivers in the snow, religion in Paradise (town in California), prominent people in religious history, whether religion influences the way people see the world, how religious teachings help people make decisions about right and wrong, and even favorite NFL teams. We also regularly post about conferences, new research, lectures, podcasts, and other opportunities of interest to our readers. Want to join the conversations? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Anniversaries of Historical Events: In February, there are many anniversaries of significant events in religious history. These include the formation of Cumberland Presbyterian Church (1810), the Supreme Court decision in Everson v. Board of Education (1947), and the formation of the Alliance of Baptists (1987). In addition to reading about these single events, you can delve into substantially more religious history by viewing any of our nine interactive timelines. These include specific timelines dedicated to religious groups, women, race/ethnicity, and more.

Feature of the Month: Congregational Resource Center If you have questions about religious congregations and their communities, this is the place to check! We have FAQs, links to dozens of resources, and even announce things like our calls for seminar participants. We also provide external links to resources beyond ARDA that are helpful for congregations. Check it out here.

Additional Updates: Information on the next U.S. Religion Census (formerly RCMS) Wondering when the 2020 U.S. Religion Census data will be available? We're excited, too. The collecting body, ASARB, plans to release the data to us by early summer of 2022. And don't worry - we'll promote it heavily once we have it! Stay tuned for more.

Submitting Data to the ARDA: Do you have a data source that you would like to store in our archive? The process is safe, easy, and convenient. We even have resources to reimburse you for your time. Get the process started by clicking on the link below. If you know of a data source that you'd like us to pursue, please let us know at [email protected]. Download the submission form here.

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