Pew Research

“More regular attenders say they hear messages from their clergy against abortion than in support of abortion rights” - Pew

“There are sharp partisan divides on whether religion’s influence is good or bad and how far that influence should go.” - Pew Research

Also: Most Americans say religion plays positive role in society - CPost

“Across a wide range of issues, Americans express morally permissive views….75% express no moral objection to spanking children. 63% have no moral problem with patients choosing to end their lives with the help of a doctor. 60% have no moral qualms about homosexuality.” - Pew

“More than half of Americans (55%) say medication abortion should be legal in their state, while a much smaller share (26%) say it should be illegal. About two-in-ten (18%) say they are not sure.” - Pew

“…of Vice President JD Vance: 52% view him unfavorably, while 38% have a favorable opinion….About half of adults (48%) have an unfavorable view of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while 44% have a favorable view….

“Among Protestants, Catholics, and Jews, those who grew up Protestant and have remained so are most likely to say they still identify as such because they still believe the teachings (71%), it fulfills their spiritual needs (66%), and it gives their lives meaning (61%).” - Lifeway

“77% of U.S. adults now say they have a great deal (28%) or fair amount of confidence (49%) in scientists to act in the public’s best interests…. Americans’ confidence in scientists remains lower than it was prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.” - Pew

“Americans who had a good experience as children were likely to keep their faith. Those with bad experiences left” - RNS

“To be sure, most Americans continue to say that religion’s role in society is declining. But the share who take this position fell sharply from 80% in 2024 to 68% in 2025.” - Pew

“Today, 43% of U.S. adults say the fact that sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a bad thing for society.” - Pew