Two-thirds of Americans said in 2022 that churches should stay out of politics | Pew Research Center

July 10, 2025

In a 2022 survey, most Americans opposed churches endorsing political candidates

Two-thirds of Americans said in 2022 that churches should stay out of politics

Two-thirds of Americans said in 2022 that churches should stay out of politics

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In a 2022 survey, most Americans opposed churches endorsing political candidates
Majorities in both parties and in many religious groups said in 2022 that churches should not endorse political candidates
In 2022, 77% of U.S. adults opposed churches endorsing political candidates
Two-thirds of Americans said in 2022 that churches should stay out of politics
Two-thirds of congregations heard at least one sermon mentioning the election during fall of 2020