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75% of Black Americans say that opposing racism is essential to their faith or sense of morality, a view that extends across faith traditions.
82% of members of the historically Black Protestant tradition who attend church regularly have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.
Among White Americans, worship service attendance remains highly correlated with presidential vote choice.
Among churches that posted their sermons, homilies or worship services online between Aug. 31 and Nov. 8, 2020, two-thirds posted at least one message from the pulpit mentioning the election. But discussion varied considerably among the four major Christian groups included in this analysis.
When it comes to choosing a house of worship, most Black Americans don’t prioritize denominational labels.
Nearly all Black Americans believe in God or a higher power. But what type of God do they have in mind?
The vast majority of religiously unaffiliated Black Americans believe in God and about half pray regularly, although few attend services.
Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.
Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.
