Most U.S. adults say religion is losing influence in American life

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March 13, 2024

1. Religion’s role in public life

Most U.S. adults say religion is losing influence in American life

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1. Religion’s role in public life
Most U.S. adults have a positive view of religion’s role in American life
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say their religion makes them part of a minority group
Half of U.S. adults say there is a ‘great deal’ of or ‘some’ conflict between their religious beliefs and mainstream culture
Americans divided about whether conservative Christians and secular liberals have gone too far trying to control religion’s role in the government and schools
Majorities of conservative Christians and secular liberals say the other side has gone too far trying to control religion in the government and public schools
Little appetite among the U.S. public for trying to change people’s minds about religion or politics
Americans more likely to see GOP than Democratic Party as friendly to religion
27% of Americans see Biden administration as friendly to religion
Most U.S. adults say the Supreme Court is neutral toward religion

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