Many in U.S. see religion as force for good in society

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November 13, 2019

Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in Society, but Want It Out of Politics

Many in U.S. see religion as force for good in society

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Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in Society, but Want It Out of Politics
Most U.S. adults think religious leaders have high ethical standards
Just over half of Americans say GOP is friendly toward religion
Most Democrats say religious conservatives have too much control over GOP
Republicans and Democrats have very different views about religion’s impact on public life
Black Democrats feel more positive about religion than other Democrats
Most religious service attenders think there is the right amount of political discussion in sermons
Religious service attenders more trusting of clergy’s advice on abortion than on immigration, climate change
Most U.S. adults want religious groups to stay out of politics
Most U.S. adults think religious leaders have high ethical standards

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