However, during the past few decades, the country has become less pious, and things are changing.
Although we may believe that there are many vibrant faith communities in the US, religion is actually on the decline.
Approximately 90% of Americans identified as Christians in the 1990s. Currently, over 25% claim not to practice any religion.
This is important for the election because, according to a Pew Research Survey conducted in April of this year, 70% of American voters who are not religious are more inclined to vote Democrat. For atheists (84%), and agnostics (78%), the alignment is much more pronounced.
However, the religious landscape in America is not shrinking. It’s really becoming stronger in several states, namely Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, which are together known as the Bible belt of the United States.
Protestants and Catholics who identify as American Christians also tend to be greater Republican Party supporters.
