Pew Survey: Americans See Rising Religious Influence but Oppose Political Endorsements
A 2026 Pew Research Center survey reveals that 37% of U.S. adults believe religion is gaining influence in American life, the highest proportion recorded since 2002. This represents a significant 19-point increase over the past two years. Despite this perceived rise, a majority of respondents maintain that churches and other houses of worship should remain separate from day-to-day politics and avoid endorsing political candidates. While more than half of Americans view religion’s role in society positively, support for concepts associated with Christian nationalism remains largely stable. However, there is a slight increase in those favoring Christianity as the official national religion, rising to 17% from 13% in 2024. The data highlights sharp partisan divides, with Republicans significantly more likely than Democrats to support a prominent religious role in government and lawmaking. These findings emerge ahead of a White House-backed revival meeting on the National Mall, underscoring the complex and evolving relationship between faith, public life, and political identity in the United States.
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Pew Survey: Americans See Rising Religious Influence but Oppose Political Endorsements
A 2026 Pew Research Center survey reveals that 37% of U.S. adults believe religion is gaining influence in American life, the highest proportion recorded since 2002. This represents a significant 19-point increase over the past two years. Despite this perceived rise, a majority of respondents maintain that churches and other houses of worship should remain separate from day-to-day politics and avoid endorsing political candidates. While more than half of Americans view religion’s role in society positively, support for concepts associated with Christian nationalism remains largely stable. However, there is a slight increase in those favoring Christianity as the official national religion, rising to 17% from 13% in 2024. The data highlights sharp partisan divides, with Republicans significantly more likely than Democrats to support a prominent religious role in government and lawmaking. These findings emerge ahead of a White House-backed revival meeting on the National Mall, underscoring the complex and evolving relationship between faith, public life, and political identity in the United States.