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Around half of Catholic registered voters describe themselves as Republicans, while 47% identify with the Democratic Party.

While teens in the United States take after their parents religiously in many ways, they stand out in some others.

American adolescents often participate at parents’ behest, and tend to be less religious in more personal, private ways.

Among those who are religiously unaffiliated, meanwhile, the vast majority (84%) say casual sex is sometimes or always acceptable.

Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration. Insights from in-depth interviews with Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists highlight the distinct ways people think about science and religion and where tensions arise between the two.

Most U.S. adults say that they expect to go back to attending religious services in person as often as they did before the outbreak.

Republicans and Democrats' opinions differ on many aspects of the outbreak, including views about religious practices during the pandemic.

Black and Hispanic worshippers are less likely than their white counterparts to say they have gone to a house of worship recently.

Few regular worshippers say their congregations are operating normally, and most support the precautions being taken.

A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.