More White Americans adopted than shed evangelical label during Trump presidency, especially his supporters
A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.
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A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.
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.
Trump’s approval rating has dropped among a range of religious groups, including white evangelicals – though they remain strongly supportive.
Christians are more likely than religiously unaffiliated Americans to see the Supreme Court favorably (69% vs. 51%).
Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.”
Atheists and agnostics know more about religion than most other religious groups, while those with no particular religion are among the least knowledgeable.
Americans’ opinions of Pope Francis have rebounded slightly after hitting an all-time low almost two years ago in the wake of abuse scandals.
Americans who personally know someone in a different religious group are more likely to feel positively about members of that group.
Few United States adults – just 5% – say God chose Donald Trump to be president because God approves of his policies.
Americans say they don’t consider Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren to be particularly religious.
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