6. Religion, politics and society
Many in the region hold generally positive views of religion, but few want religious leaders to be involved in politics.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Gun owners in the United States continue to cite protection far more than other factors, including hunting and sport shooting, as a major reason they own a gun. About half of Americans who don’t own a gun say they could never see themselves owning one (52%) while nearly as many could imagine themselves as gun owners in the future (47%).