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Many U.S. Catholics Question Their Membership Amid Scandal
About one in three U.S. Catholics say a recent sex abuse scandal has them questioning whether they would remain in the church. Majorities express confidence in their church's priests and in Pope Francis.
U.S. Church Membership Down Sharply in Past Two Decades
The percentage of U.S. adults who belong to a church or other religious institution has fallen 20 percentage points within the past two decades.
A Look at Southern Baptists in the U.S. Today
Southern Baptists, meeting in Nashville for their annual convention, remain the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S.
Few Signs of a Catholic 'Bump' for Biden
There is little evidence that Joe Biden, only the second Catholic president in U.S. history, is getting unusually high approval ratings from Catholics.
Religion and Drinking Alcohol in the U.S.
Highly religious Americans are less likely than others to drink alcohol and are more likely to view drinking as morally unacceptable.
Same-Sex Marriage Support Inches Up to New High of 71%
Seventy-one percent of Americans say they support legal same-sex marriage, a new high in Gallup's trend.
Why Are Americans Losing Confidence in Organized Religion?
Declining confidence in organized religion likely reflects many factors, including clergy scandals and the religion-politics connection.
Joe Biden and the Catholic Factor
Biden is only the fourth Catholic major-party presidential nominee in U.S. history, but it's unclear if his religion will be a significant factor in the election.
Jimmy Carter and the Challenge of Identifying Evangelicals
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been identified as an evangelical for most of his public career, but defining exactly what that means today faces a number of challenges.
The Religion Paradox
More Americans say religion is increasing its influence on American life, although there has been no uptick in individual religiosity.