short readsJul 5, 2022 10 facts about religion and government in 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.
short readsJun 15, 2020 Before protests, black Americans said religious sermons should address race relations Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.”
short readsApr 29, 2020 Few U.S. sermons mention abortion, though discussion varies by religious affiliation and congregation size Roughly one-in-five of the Christian congregations we analyzed in an eight-week period heard at least one sermon that mentioned abortion.
short readsOct 20, 2020 8 key findings about Catholics and abortion Like U.S. adults overall, the majority of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal – at least in some cases.
short readsJan 13, 2020 Many churchgoers in U.S. don’t know the political leanings of their clergy Among U.S. adults who attend services a few times a year or more, 45% say they’re not sure whether their clergy are Democrats or Republicans.