10 new findings about faith among Black Americans
Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.
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Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.
A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.
Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.
About one-fifth of those Americans who have experienced online harassment say they believe they were targeted because of their religion.
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.
U.S. Hispanic teens are more likely than U.S. teens overall to identify as Catholic and say it’s necessary to believe in God to be moral.
Like U.S. adults overall, the majority of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal – at least in some cases.
Trump’s approval rating has dropped among a range of religious groups, including white evangelicals – though they remain strongly supportive.
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