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Most Democrats and Republicans Know Biden Is Catholic, but They Differ Sharply About How Religious He Is
Two-thirds of U.S. adults say they are not sure what Harris’ religion is
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- Most Democrats and Republicans Know Biden Is Catholic, but They Differ Sharply About How Religious He Is
- Roughly six-in-ten U.S. adults know Joe Biden is Catholic
- Most Democrats say Biden is at least somewhat religious and mentions his faith about the right amount; most Republicans disagree
- Most Catholic Republicans think Biden’s abortion views should disqualify him from Communion; nine-in-ten Catholic Democrats disagree
- Half of Catholic Republicans say politicians who disagree with church about abortion should not get Communion; fewer say the same about other issues
- Seven-in-ten Catholic Democrats say Catholic politicians should be allowed to go to Communion even if they disagree with church on variety of issues
- Two-thirds of Americans not sure what Kamala Harris’ religion is
- Two-thirds of U.S. Catholics know that Biden is Catholic
- Two-thirds of U.S. adults say they are not sure what Harris’ religion is
- Democrats far more likely than Republicans to view Biden, Harris as religious people
- Most Americans comfortable with how much Biden talks about his religion
- Three-in-ten Catholics say disagreeing with the church about abortion should disqualify Catholic politicians from Communion
- Three-in-ten Catholics say Biden should not be allowed to go to Communion because of his abortion views