Faith Among Black Americans
Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.
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Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.
Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.
If unauthorized U.S. immigrants aren’t counted, 3 states could each lose a seat they otherwise would have had and 3 others each could gain one.
Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.”
Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.
Around half of Catholic registered voters describe themselves as Republicans, while 47% identify with the Democratic Party.
What does the 2020 electorate look like politically, demographically and religiously as the race enters its final days?
In the United States, 27% of adults ages 60 and older live alone, compared with 16% of adults in the 130 countries and territories studied.
Catholics have less confidence in their clergy’s advice than Protestants – and are less likely to claim a close relationship with clergy.
The first full fiscal year of the Trump administration saw large increases in the number of people arrested and criminally prosecuted for immigration offenses.
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