Religion & Social Values

Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.

Here are some recent survey findings about Joe Biden, the pope, the debate over whether the president should receive Communion, and more.

75% of Black Americans say that opposing racism is essential to their faith or sense of morality, a view that extends across faith traditions.

Roughly two-thirds of atheists (65%) and six-in-ten agnostics (57%) either “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose the death penalty.

U.S. adults who are affiliated with a religion are less likely than religiously unaffiliated adults to support broadly legal marijuana.

Joe Biden is just the second Catholic president in U.S. history, after John F. Kennedy. Most U.S. adults know that Biden is Catholic, including majorities within both major political parties, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

67% of U.S. Catholics say Joe Biden should be allowed to receive Communion during Mass, while 29% say he should not be allowed to do this.

Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.

Majorities say scientific research on gene editing is a misuse – rather than an appropriate use – of technology. But public acceptance of gene editing for babies depends on how it will be used, and views often differ by age and religion.

In some countries – particularly in a segment of West and Central Africa – polygamy is frequently legal and widespread.