More regular attenders say they hear messages from their clergy against abortion than in support of abortion rights
Among U.S. adults who attend religious services at least monthly, % who say that in the past few months they have heard the clergy at their place of worship speak out about the following topics
Note: Those who did not answer the question about whether their clergy have recently spoken about each topic or the question about which messages they hear are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
More regular attenders say they hear messages from their clergy against abortion than in support of abortion rights
Among U.S. adults who attend religious services at least monthly, % who say that in the past few months they have heard the clergy at their place of worship speak out about the following topics
| Against abortion | In support of abortion rights | Both | Neither | NET Clergy have not talked about this | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion | 30 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 64 |
| Against homosexuality | To encourage acceptance of people who are gay or lesbian | Both | Neither | NET Clergy have not talked about this | |
| Homosexuality | 20 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 68 |
| Against transgender identity | To encourage acceptance of people who are transgender | Both | Neither | NET Clergy have not talked about this | |
| People who are transgender | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 75 |
| For stricter immigration enforcement | Need to be welcoming and supportive of immigrants | Both | Neither | NET Clergy have not talked about this | |
| Immigration | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 71 |
| Against environmental regulations | Need to protect the environment | Both | Neither | NET Clergy have not talked about this | |
| The environment | 3 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 74 |
| To criticize Israel | To support Israel | Both | Neither | NET Clergy have not talked about this | |
| Israel | 3 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 64 |
| In opposition to U.S. military action | In support of U.S. military action | Both | Neither | NET Clergy have not talked about this | |
| U.S. military action in Iran | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 73 |
Note: Those who did not answer the question about whether their clergy have recently spoken about each topic or the question about which messages they hear are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
