How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life
A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.
Chip Rotolo is a Research Associate on Pew Research Center’s Religion and Public Life team. His research explores religious identities, beliefs and practices in the United States with a particular focus on religion’s role in American society. He has worked on surveys examining views about America as a Christian nation, how Americans perceive the importance of religion in public life, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on attendance at religious services, spirituality in the U.S. and religion among Asian Americans. Chip holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of Notre Dame.
