No sign of increase in share of public who want the Bible to guide U.S. laws
% of U.S. adults who say …
Note: Those who did not answer the question about how much influence the Bible should have on U.S. laws are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
No sign of increase in share of public who want the Bible to guide U.S. laws
% of U.S. adults who say …
| When the bible and the will of the people conflict, which should have more influence on U.S. laws? | NET The Bible should have a great deal/some influence on U.S. laws | The Bible | The will of the people | No answer | NET The Bible should have not much/no influence on U.S. laws |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51% | 28% | 21% | 1% | 48% |
| 2024 | 49% | 28% | 19% | 2% | 51% |
| 2022 | 47% | 27% | 19% | 2% | 51% |
| 2020 | 49% | 28% | 19% | 2% | 50% |
Note: Those who did not answer the question about how much influence the Bible should have on U.S. laws are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
