Most Jewish Americans have long-standing connections to Israel
82% of Jewish adults in the United States said caring about Israel is an essential or important part of what being Jewish means to them.
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82% of Jewish adults in the United States said caring about Israel is an essential or important part of what being Jewish means to them.
Here are key findings from our research on the relationship between religion and government in the U.S. and Americans’ views on the issue.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
America’s religious groups are deeply divided about Joe Biden’s performance so far, just as they were about Donald Trump throughout his term.
President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.
About half of Americans say the Bible should have at least “some” influence on U.S. laws; 23% say it should have “a great deal” of influence.
A majority of Americans say Trump is “not too” or “not at all” religious. Half either say they’re not sure what his religion is or that he has none.
Like U.S. adults overall, the majority of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal – at least in some cases.
Christians are more likely than religiously unaffiliated Americans to see the Supreme Court favorably (69% vs. 51%).
President Trump has called himself a defender of religious liberty. But how do Americans see his administration’s effect on religious groups?
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