Republicans twice as likely as Democrats to say the Bible should have at least some influence on U.S. laws | Pew Research Center

March 13, 2024

3. Christianity’s place in politics, and ‘Christian nationalism’

Republicans twice as likely as Democrats to say the Bible should have at least some influence on U.S. laws

Republicans twice as likely as Democrats to say the Bible should have at least some influence on U.S. laws

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3. Christianity’s place in politics, and ‘Christian nationalism’
Republicans twice as likely as Democrats to say the Bible should have at least some influence on U.S. laws
42% of Republicans say that when they conflict, the Bible should take priority over the will of the people in U.S. laws
45% of atheists say the Bible currently has a great deal of influence on U.S. laws
16% of Americans want to stop enforcement of church-state separation
Most Christians say the government should promote Christian values
Slim majority of Americans have never heard of Christian nationalism
Unfavorable views of Christian nationalism are more common than favorable views