Growing Number of Americans Say Religion Gaining Influence in Society

A growing number of Americans say religion is gaining influence in society, a Pew Research survey found.

According to the findings, 37 percent of Americans now say that religion is gaining influence in American life, reflecting a trending jump in the last few years.

While 61 percent say religion is losing influence in American life, that represents a dramatic fall in those sentiments over the last few years as well.

Pew Research put it in further perspective: “The share saying religion is gaining influence has risen 19 percentage points in the last two years and is now as high as it has been in Center surveys going back to 2002.”

Of those who believe religion’s influence is growing, most, 55 percent, view that as a positive thing. (Read more from “Growing Number of Americans Say Religion Gaining Influence in Society” HERE)