Sociology Department Research Challenges Links Between Religious Faith and Charitable Giving
February 28, 2026
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- U.S. charitable donations continue to rise even as national religiosity declines, suggesting that nonreligious individuals are not less generous than their religious counterparts. Sociology Professor Ryan Cragun presented these findings on Feb. 20, challenging long-held claims that religious affiliation serves as a primary driver for philanthropy.
The research, co-authored with Alexandra Rodriguez and published in the Secularism & Nonreligion Journal, anal . . .
The research, co-authored with Alexandra Rodriguez and published in the Secularism & Nonreligion Journal, anal . . .