10/29/2025

Growing Share of U.S. Adults Say Religion Is Gaining Influence in American Life

More Americans also express a positive view of religion’s role in society

Americans' views about religion in public life are shifting. From February 2024 to February 2025, there was a sharp rise in the share of U.S. adults who say religion is gaining influence in American life.

While this remains a minority view, it is increasingly held by adults across several demographic groups – with gains of at least 10 percentage points among Democrats and Republicans, adults in every age category and in most large religious groups.

The new survey also finds that in recent years, a growing share of the public takes a positive view of religion's role in society.

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