Views about public school teachers leading prayers that refer to Jesus among Latter-day Saints
% of Latter-day Saint adults (Mormons) who __ allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that refer to Jesus
| NET Favor | Strongly favor | Favor | NET Oppose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Latter-day Saints | 64 | 29 | 34 | 34 |
| Men | 64 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
| Women | 62 | 25 | 37 | 36 |
| Ages 18-49 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 40 |
| 50+ | 74 | 40 | 34 | 23 |
| Bachelor’s degree or more | 60 | 21 | 39 | 39 |
| Less education | 66 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
| Mountain region | 67 | 25 | 42 | 32 |
| Other regions in the country | 59 | 34 | 26 | 35 |
Note: Figures may not add to subtotals indicated due to rounding. Those who did not answer are not shown. The Mountain region includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Source: Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
