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Pew Research CenterMay 31, 2023
2. Use of apps and websites in religious life

Among U.S. adults, 7% participate in prayer groups, scripture groups or religious education programs online, while 19% do so in person

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Among U.S. adults, 7% participate in prayer groups, scripture groups or religious education programs online, while 19% do so in person

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2. Use of apps and websites in religious life
Roughly two-in-ten U.S. adults watch religion-focused videos, use apps or websites to aid in scripture reading
Roughly one-in-ten Americans use apps or websites daily to help or remind them to read scripture, pray
About one-in-five U.S. adults use apps and websites to help or remind them to meditate
Roughly one-in-ten Americans follow or keep track of their own religious leaders online
Three-in-ten U.S. adults use the internet to search for religious information
Two-in-ten U.S. adults watch religion-focused online videos; 4% do so daily
Roughly a third of U.S. adults read religion-focused books
Among U.S. adults, 7% participate in prayer groups, scripture groups or religious education programs online, while 19% do so in person
17% of Americans post about religion on social media
About one-in-ten Americans post prayer requests online
Nearly two-in-ten U.S. adults have taken steps to see less religious content from someone on social media
Most Catholics, mainline Protestants and Jews do not use technology for religious purposes

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