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.
A large majority of Americans feel that religion is losing influence in public life, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey.
Islam is the most common state religion, but many governments give privileges to Christianity.
In a July 2012 Pew Research Center survey, two-thirds of American adults say churches and other houses of worship should not come out in favor of one candidate over another during political elections.
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