Half of Black Americans think Black churches are less influential today than they were 50 years ago | Pew Research Center

February 10, 2021

5. Churches and religion in Black American life

Half of Black Americans think Black churches are less influential today than they were 50 years ago

Half of Black Americans think Black churches are less influential today than they were 50 years ago

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Half of Black Americans think Black churches are less influential today than they were 50 years ago

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5. Churches and religion in Black American life
Three-in-ten Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done a ‘great deal’ to help Black people move toward equality in U.S.
Black partisans differ over some groups’ roles in moving Black people toward equality
Most Black adults give civil rights organizations primary credit for helping Black people move toward equality
Black Protestants welcome steady or increased influence for Black churches in Black communities
Half of Black Americans think Black churches are less influential today than they were 50 years ago
Black Protestants and Catholics hold mostly similar opinions about the key functions of churches
Nearly half of Black adults with low incomes have turned to a religious organization for help with key expenses
Most Black adults rely on research and prayer ‘a lot’ when making big decisions
Black Americans more likely than U.S. adults overall to turn to prayer when making major life decisions