Alarming First Amendment Findings? Stunning Number of Americans Clueless About Religious Freedom
A new report offers a snapshot of Americans’ attitudes on religious freedom and the First Amendment, providing a fascinating lens into how citizens view the intersection of religion and culture. The 2022 Religious Freedom Index, an annual survey from The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a religious liberty law firm, found areas of worry and encouragement. Derringer Dick, a strategic research associate at The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, told CBN’s Faithwire about those concerns, particularly regarding Americans’ beliefs about religion as a problem versus a solution. “One of the things that that we found [that gives] us cause for pause … we asked Americans to what degree they think religion is part of the solution or part of the problem in the issues that our nation faces today,” Dick said. “And this year, only 50% — so half of Americans — thought that religion was part of the solution to the issues our country is facing.” This proportion dropped substantially from the over 60% found in last year’s survey, an unexpected development. “Last year, 61% answered that religion was part of the solution, 64% said the same for people of faith, and 58% said the same for people of faith and religion,” the report reads. “This year, those respective numbers dropped to 50% (an 11% decrease), 55% (a 9% decrease), and 50% (an 8% decrease).” Plus, around 50% of Americans felt they had a full or complete understanding of the things religion has done for society. “I see there is a real opportunity for education,” Dick said of those numbers. “To … fill people in, bring them up to speed on the good things that religion does, not just for the individuals but also for society as a whole. I think there’s a real opportunity there.” There was also another metric worthy of sparking some concern. Just 47% of Americans were able to place religious freedom as a First Amendment protection.
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