write a 3-5 sentence paragraph that describes how immigration is changing the role of religion in america.

The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey queried more than 35,500 adults age 18 and older living in the United States. It was conducted by telephone in 2007 in both English and Spanish.

The goal was to examine the religious makeup of American society not only the size of various religious groups, including the smallest ones, but also demographic characteristics, social and political values, religious practices and shifting religious affiliations.

Luis Lugo, director of the Pew Forum, added that the survey -- published in February 2008 -- will contribute to “a better understanding of the very important role religion plays in the private, personal and also the public lives of most Americans.”

More than three-fourths of those surveyed classify themselves as Christian, 5 percent belong to other faiths, and 16 percent are not affiliated with a specific religion.