The Socio-Economic Impact of Religion in the US

Brian Grim, a professor at Georgetown University, bursts the stereotype that religions do not contribute to society.

In the short clip below, he notes that religions in the United States contribute more than $1.2 trillion to our economy and society.

Buddhists, Sikhs, Muslims, Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and Muslims with their congregations, charities and schools combine to make that contribution. They do it through education, job training, charity, child care, and social events.