Half of U.S. Christians say casual sex between consenting adults is sometimes or always acceptable
Among those who are religiously unaffiliated, meanwhile, the vast majority (84%) say casual sex is sometimes or always acceptable.
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Among those who are religiously unaffiliated, meanwhile, the vast majority (84%) say casual sex is sometimes or always acceptable.
As the pandemic continues, a growing share of Americans say they are regularly wearing a face covering in stores and other businesses.
Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration, while various thinkers have argued that the two concepts are inherently at odds and entirely separate.
Most U.S. adults say that they expect to go back to attending religious services in person as often as they did before the outbreak.
Republicans and Democrats’ opinions differ on many aspects of the outbreak, including views about religious practices during the pandemic.
Black and Hispanic worshippers are less likely than their white counterparts to say they have gone to a house of worship recently.
Few regular worshippers say their congregations are operating normally, and most support the precautions being taken.
If unauthorized U.S. immigrants aren’t counted, 3 states could each lose a seat they otherwise would have had and 3 others each could gain one.
A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.
Trump’s approval rating has dropped among a range of religious groups, including white evangelicals – though they remain strongly supportive.