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A plurality of Americans say Islam does not encourage violence more than other religions.

A majority of Americans say they do not know very much or know nothing at all about Islam.

A quarter of Americans say local communities should be able to prohibit the construction of mosques in their area.

Six-in-ten Americans say it is important that members of Congress have strong religious beliefs.

Two-thirds of Americans say that religion is losing its influence on American life.

A rising number of Republicans incorrectly believe Barack Obama is a Muslim.

The recession has made five familiar consumer items far less of a necessity in the lives of Americans.

Despite the increasing use of cell phones, more Americans say landline phones are a necessity than say the same about mobile phones.

While less than half of the public deems a television set to be a necessity, more Americans than ever are stocking up on them.

An overwhelming number of Americans believe that a car is a necessity.