Many people in U.S., other advanced economies say it’s not necessary to believe in God to be moral
Most Americans say it’s not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values, according to a spring 2022 survey.
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Most Americans say it’s not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values, according to a spring 2022 survey.
Across 12 countries, a median of 40% of adults say they have no confidence in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do the right thing regarding world affairs, while a median of 37% say they have at least some confidence. About eight-in-ten Indians (79%) have a favorable view of Modi, including a 55% majority with a very favorable view.
Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or more.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Americans express more confidence in Ukrainian President Zelenskyy than in any of the other six world leaders included in a new Pew Research Center survey.
Amid growing discontent with the state of democracy globally, we asked over 30,000 people what changes would make their democracy work better.
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
A new survey, along with a related series of focus groups, shows the many nuanced views Black Americans hold about science.
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