Almost all Black Americans believe in a higher power

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February 10, 2021

3. Religious beliefs among Black Americans

Almost all Black Americans believe in a higher power

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3. Religious beliefs among Black Americans
Black Protestants more likely than Black Catholics to say religion is very important
Few Black Protestants say Bible was written by people
Three-quarters of Black Americans believe in a God who ‘will judge all people for what they have done’
Black Americans more likely than U.S. adults overall to say belief in God is required to be moral
Widespread belief among Black Americans that prayer can heal illness, evil spirits can cause problems
Black Protestants, Catholics equally likely to say opposing abortion is essential to their faith
Most Black Protestants see a duty to convert others

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