One-fifth of Americans feel a great deal of conflict between their religious beliefs and the mainstream | Pew Research Center

October 16, 2025

Growing Share of U.S. Adults Say Religion Is Gaining Influence in American Life

One-fifth of Americans feel a great deal of conflict between their religious beliefs and the mainstream

One-fifth of Americans feel a great deal of conflict between their religious beliefs and the mainstream

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Growing Share of U.S. Adults Say Religion Is Gaining Influence in American Life
Between 2024 and 2025, sharp rise in share of Americans who say religion is gaining influence
Since 2019, U.S. adults have grown more positive about religion’s role in American life
Most Americans feel their religious views are at odds with mainstream culture
26% of Americans say that only one religion is true
31% of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence in American life
About 6 in 10 Americans have a positive view of religion’s influence in American life
More Republicans than Democrats view religion’s role in U.S. life positively
One-fifth of Americans feel a great deal of conflict between their religious beliefs and the mainstream
29% of Christians say ‘loving your country’ is essential to being Christian; an additional 47% say it is important but not essential
Protestants and Catholics equally likely to say ‘loving your country’ is essential to being Christian
48% of U.S. adults say many religions may be true