Growing share of Americans see the Supreme Court as ‘friendly’ toward religion
There has been a jump in the share of U.S. adults who see the Supreme Court as “friendly” toward religion.
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There has been a jump in the share of U.S. adults who see the Supreme Court as “friendly” toward religion.
Majorities of White Christian groups say the large number of migrants seeking to enter at the border with Mexico is a “crisis” for the United States.
Here are key findings from our research on the relationship between religion and government in the U.S. and Americans’ views on the issue.
Most Americans say religion’s influence is shrinking, and about half (48%) see conflict between their own religious beliefs and mainstream American culture.
The Census Bureau has collected data on Americans’ income, race, ethnicity, housing and other things, but it has never directly asked about their religion.
But they hold differing opinions about what that phrase means, and two-thirds of U.S. adults say churches should keep out of politics.
President Trump has called himself a defender of religious liberty. But how do Americans see his administration’s effect on religious groups?
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.
White evangelical Protestants are slightly less positive about the president’s response to the coronavirus pandemic now than in March.
Few United States adults – just 5% – say God chose Donald Trump to be president because God approves of his policies.
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