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Americans' opinion on religious influence on life 2000 - 2018
At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence?
by Erin Duffin,
last edited
Apr 29, 2019
The statistic represents Americans' opinion on religious influence on life from 2000 to 2018. In 2018, about 76 percent of respondents stated that religion was losing its influence on American life.
At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence?
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by Erin Duffin,
last edited
Apr 29, 2019
The statistic represents Americans' opinion on religious influence on life from 2000 to 2018. In 2018, about 76 percent of respondents stated that religion was losing its influence on American life.
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- January 2019
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2000 to 2018
- Age group
- 18 years and older
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The missing percentage points to 100 percent are due to respondents that chose the answer "No opinion".
The source does not prcify the exact number of repsondents for each year.
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- Survey time period
- 2000 to 2018
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Supplementary notes
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The missing percentage points to 100 percent are due to respondents that chose the answer "No opinion".
The source does not prcify the exact number of repsondents for each year.
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