Pew Finds 17% Back Official Christianity as Americans Reject Christian Nationalism
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Updated · Vox.com · May 14
Pew Finds 17% Back Official Christianity as Americans Reject Christian Nationalism
11 articles · Updated · Vox.com · May 14
Pew found broad U.S. resistance to Christian nationalist ideas, with support for most core beliefs little changed despite a year of louder religious-right influence under President Donald Trump.
A 19-point rise in the share saying religion is gaining influence in public life has not translated into wider backing for ending church-state separation or grounding laws primarily in the Bible.
About 55% still view organized religion positively, but Pew said steady majorities want churches to stay out of day-to-day politics and avoid endorsing candidates.
Only 17% said they would be comfortable with Christianity as an official religion, up from 13% in 2024, while belief that God uniquely favors the United States was essentially unchanged.
The findings land as religious leaders and officials prepare a White House-backed National Mall rally tied to Freedom 250 that will frame the event as a rededication of the country under God.
As religious influence in government grows, why hasn't public support for Christian nationalism followed suit?
Is the historical 'wall of separation' between church and state being torn down or simply reinterpreted for a new era?