Pew Poll: 72% of Americans Say God Plays an Important Role in Their Life
(Worthy News) – In a new survey, the Pew Research Center found that 72% of Americans said God plays an important role in their life, and 67% said prayer also plays an important role. Worldwide, the poll showed that 61% of people say God plays an important role in their life.
Prayer was slightly less important globally, with 53% of people agreeing that prayer plays an important role in their life. The survey also showed that religion is “very” or “somewhat” important to 62% of people, while 34% said “not at all” or “not too.”
However, when asked whether belief in God is necessary to be moral and have good values, 54% of Americans said it was not, while 44% said that it is. The median percentage for the world was 44%. [ Source: CNS News (Read More…) ]
Worthy News reports from a biblical worldview with a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and editorial independence. Learn more about About Worthy News, our Editorial Standards, AI Use Policy, Ownership of Worthy News, News Tips and Corrections, and Worthy News Staff.
💡 Did you know? One of the best ways you can support Worthy News is by simply leaving a comment and sharing this article.
📢 Social media algorithms push content further when there’s more engagement — so every 👍 like, 💬 comment, and 🔄 share helps more people discover the truth. 🙌