Most Americans say the suffering in the world comes from people – not God | Pew Research Center

November 19, 2021

Few Americans Blame God or Say Faith Has Been Shaken Amid Pandemic, Other Tragedies

Most Americans say the suffering in the world comes from people – not God

Most Americans say the suffering in the world comes from people – not God

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Few Americans Blame God or Say Faith Has Been Shaken Amid Pandemic, Other Tragedies
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Most Americans say the suffering in the world comes from people – not God
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