White Protestants and Catholics support Trump, but voters in other U.S. religious groups prefer Harris
Among White evangelicals, support for Trump is higher among those who attend church regularly than among those who don’t.
Among White evangelicals, support for Trump is higher among those who attend church regularly than among those who don’t.
Most Americans say religion’s influence is shrinking, and about half (48%) see conflict between their own religious beliefs and mainstream American culture.
Among religious groups, White evangelical Protestants continue to have the most positive opinion of Trump.
Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control.
The American Jewish population, like other religious groups, is in flux. Still, 88% of U.S. adults who were raised Jewish are still Jewish.
About a quarter of U.S. adults regularly watch religious services online or on TV, and most of them are highly satisfied with the experience. About two-in-ten Americans (21%) use apps or websites to help with reading scripture.
Self-identified Christians make up 63% of the U.S. population in 2021, down from 75% a decade ago.
A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.
President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.
Early indications are that candidate preferences by religion will be familiar in November – and closely linked to each group’s party leanings.
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