short readsJun 15, 2021 Unlike other U.S. religious groups, most atheists and agnostics oppose the death penalty Roughly two-thirds of atheists (65%) and six-in-ten agnostics (57%) either “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose the death penalty.
short readsMay 26, 2021 Religious Americans are less likely to endorse legal marijuana for recreational use U.S. adults who are affiliated with a religion are less likely than religiously unaffiliated adults to support broadly legal marijuana.
short readsSep 14, 2020 14% of U.S. adults say they have tested positive for COVID-19 or are ‘pretty sure’ they have had it The share of Americans who say they know someone else who has been hospitalized or died due to COVID-19 has increased sharply since spring.
short readsAug 27, 2020 More Americans say they are regularly wearing masks in stores and other businesses As the pandemic continues, a growing share of Americans say they are regularly wearing a face covering in stores and other businesses.
short readsApr 24, 2020 Americans are divided by religion on who should get critical care if there is a shortage of ventilators Who should be given priority if some hospitals do not have enough ventilators for all patients who need help breathing?