Public Generally Satisfied With Role of Organized Religion in America

Gallup by Frank Newport | Jan. 30, 2007 (Poll)

Americans are divided in their opinions about the current level of influence displayed by organized religion in America today. Thirty-two percent would like organized religion to have less influence "in this nation," 27% would like it to have more, and 39% say that the current amount of influence should be kept as is. Full Story »

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Oliver Jones
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 by Oliver Jones - Oct. 1, 2008

The headline of the press release exaggerates peoples' satisfaction with religion. 39 +/- 3 percent are satisfied, but 32 +/- 3 percent want religion to have a smaller role, and 27 +/- 3 want it to have a greater role. So, it would also be fair to headline this story "Public divided over Role of Organized Religion in America."

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