#  American views on Religion in public life | Pew Research Center 

 





July 15, 2016

 

 

> The share of Americans who think it is important that a president have strong religious beliefs has been steadily declining over the past two election cycles and has reached a new low in Pew Research Center polling. In 2008, 72% said this was an important characteristic. That share dipped slightly in 2012 to 67%, and now 62% say that having strong religious beliefs is an important presidential trait. Meanwhile, the corresponding share of those who disagree that it is important for a president to have strong religious beliefs has been steadily growing and currently stands at 35%.

Source: *[American views on Religion in public life | Pew Research Center](http://www.pewforum.org/2016/07/13/2-religion-in-public-life/)*



 

 

 



 

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