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Summary of 2011 Religion in News Report

According to the joint report by Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism and Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life, religion coverage in 2011 was dominated by Islam and politics, with an overall decline in media attention compared to 2010. Islam accounted for 31.3% of all religious news, the highest share on record, while presidential politics, especially Mormonism, was the largest religion story, making up 13.1% of coverage. Key events included a congressional hearing on radical Islam, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and the controversy over a pastor's Koran burning plan. Media coverage was largely event-driven, with social media discussing different topics than traditional outlets, leading to less emphasis on religion in blogs and Twitter.

Key Statistics and Trends:

• Overall religion coverage in 2011 was 0.7% of news content, down from 2.0% in 2010.
• Islamic themes and political issues were the top priorities, reflecting a growing focus on these areas in recent years.
• The presidential campaign was a major driver, but coverage decreased from prior elections.
• Social media platforms showed less engagement with religion compared to traditional media, highlighting diverging coverage patterns.