Americans generally view religious organizations as more beneficial than harmful | Pew Research Center

October 13, 2021

Most Americans Who Go to Religious Services Say They Would Trust Their Clergy’s Advice on COVID-19 Vaccines

Americans generally view religious organizations as more beneficial than harmful

Americans generally view religious organizations as more beneficial than harmful

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Most Americans Who Go to Religious Services Say They Would Trust Their Clergy’s Advice on COVID-19 Vaccines
As in-person religious attendance rises, virtual attendance falls
Far more U.S. worshippers say their clergy have encouraged COVID-19 vaccines than discouraged them
Among those who attend religious services, most trust clergy as source of information about COVID-19 vaccines
Democrats more likely than Republicans to see harm from religious groups in COVID-19 response
Rising share in U.S. says houses of worship should keep out of politics
Among those who typically attend religious services, most have gone in person recently
Dwindling share of U.S. religious attenders report that in-person services at their congregation remain shut down
Growing minority of U.S. religious congregants say their house of worship should be open and holding services just as it did pre-pandemic
Eight-in-ten religious attenders now at least somewhat confident they could go to services in person without catching, spreading COVID-19
Among those who attend religious services, clergy rank above elected officials, news media as trusted source of information about COVID-19 vaccines
U.S. Catholics split on Pope Francis as a source of vaccine guidance
Members of historically Black Protestant tradition especially likely to hear clergy urging COVID-19 vaccinations
Most U.S. adults want houses of worship to stay out of politics
More Americans say religious institutions unite than divide
Americans generally view religious organizations as more beneficial than harmful
U.S. adults ambivalent about impact of religious organizations on COVID-19 response