Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe
28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion.
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28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion.
There has been a jump in the share of U.S. adults who see the Supreme Court as “friendly” toward religion.
Most registered voters who are White Christians would vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today.
Majorities of White Christian groups say the large number of migrants seeking to enter at the border with Mexico is a “crisis” for the United States.
Among religious groups, White evangelical Protestants continue to have the most positive opinion of Trump.
Most Americans say religion’s influence is shrinking, and about half (48%) see conflict between their own religious beliefs and mainstream American culture.
Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control.
About three-quarters of U.S. Catholics (76%) say abortion should be illegal in some cases but legal in others.
Highly religious Americans are much more likely to see society in those terms, while nonreligious people tend to see more ambiguity.
While Biden’s rating is still low among White Christians, positive ratings also fell among Black Protestants and the religiously unaffiliated.
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