Religiously unaffiliated are least likely to say it is very important that leaders share their religious beliefs | Pew Research Center

January 23, 2025

2. How important should religion be for a country’s leader?

Religiously unaffiliated are least likely to say it is very important that leaders share their religious beliefs

Religiously unaffiliated are least likely to say it is very important that leaders share their religious beliefs

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2. How important should religion be for a country’s leader?
In many countries, a leader standing up for people’s religious beliefs is seen as more important than a leader sharing one’s own religious beliefs
People who pray daily more likely to value leaders with strong religious beliefs
People differ over the importance of having a leader with strong religious beliefs
Religiously unaffiliated are least likely to say it is very important that leaders share their religious beliefs
People differ over the importance of having a leader who shares their own religious beliefs
Adults with less education more likely to see importance in having a leader who stands up for people’s religious beliefs
Many say it’s important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs