 | Religion's significance in the United States is clear but so is the challenge of measuring the impact of religious practice on American life. What measurable effects does religious practice have on other aspects of life, such as civic engagement, health outcomes, or family dynamics? How do researchers explain these relationships? "Religious Practice in America: What the Research Says" is an annual conference series dedicated to sharing high-quality social science data and analysis addressing these questions and to exploring next steps for research that will inform American public discussion. On October 4, 2007, The Heritage Foundation, the Baylor Institute for the Studies of Religion, and Child Trends hosted the first conference in the series, "Religious Practice and Civic Life: What the Research Says." Some of the leaders in the field of religion research presented their findings about the role of religious practice in civic life, both in promoting positive engagement and preventing negative outcomes like delinquency and substance abuse. Explore our conference website to register for the 2008 conference, "Religious Practice and Health: What the Research Says," and to read more about the findings presented at the 2007 conference. 2007 Conference speakers, from top: John Wallace, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Wuthnow, Center for the Study of Religion at Princeton University; Byron Johnson, Baylor Institute for the Studies of Religion (left); Sung Joon Jang, Baylor University; Kristin Moore, Child Trends
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