“U.S. adults under 30 express much more favorable views of the Palestinian people (58%) than of the Israeli people (32%)…. Republicans under 30 see both groups similarly – a sharp reversal from a few years ago, when they were much more likely to favor Israelis.” -Pew
“We looked at key aspects of the world’s 106 democracies (as defined by expert ratings from three organizations) to see how they compare with the U.S. and vice versa. Here are eight ways the U.S. political system differs from most – or all – of its peers.” - 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
