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Examining Americans’ Views on Religious Freedom and Its Limits

Majorities support the right to practice any or no religion without government restriction, but many Americans think some groups face threats to these freedoms today.

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How Faith Shapes Feelings About the Coronavirus Outbreak

A new UChicago Divinity School/AP-NORC Poll explores the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Americans’ religious beliefs and behaviors, as well as their views on freedom of religion and public health.

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Religious Practice in the Time of Coronavirus

A new UChicago Divinity School/AP-NORC Poll finds that, with congregations closed across the country due the coronavirus, some seek alternative ways of practicing their faith.

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Should Religion Play a Role in Government Policies?

An AP-NORC Poll conducted in December 2019 finds that white evangelical Protestants have substantially different views than other Americans when it comes to the influence of religion on government policies.