A new national poll has found that a strong majority of Americans believe the country would be better off if more people embraced religion, even as overall religious participation remains near historic lows.

The findings come amid signs that faith is regaining influence in public life following President Donald Trump’s return to office and his administration’s efforts to strengthen religious liberty and faith-based initiatives.

Most Americans Say More Religion Would Be Good for the Country

According to Gallup’s latest Values and Beliefs survey, 65% of U.S. adults say it would be good for society if more Americans were religious.

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The survey found significant differences across age groups, political affiliations, and demographics.

Men were more likely than women to support greater religiosity, with 70% of men saying more religion would benefit society compared to 61% of women.

The divide was even more pronounced across generations.

Just 49% of adults aged 18 to 34 agreed that a more religious America would be beneficial, compared to 66% of those aged 35 to 54 and 75% of Americans aged 55 and older.

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Political affiliation also played a major role.

An overwhelming 94% of Republicans said a more religious population would be good for the United States.

That figure dropped to 59% among independents and 51% among Democrats.

Religious Americans See Faith As A Positive Force

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Gallup noted that nonreligious Americans were the only major demographic group more likely to view increased religiosity negatively than positively.

According to the survey, 55% of nonreligious respondents said more religion would be bad for the nation, while only 27% said it would be beneficial.

Despite the overall majority support for religion, Gallup found that attitudes have shifted over the last decade.

In 2013, 75% of Americans said more religiosity would be good for the country, compared to 65% today.

The largest declines occurred among women, younger adults, Democrats, and those with some college education.

Religious Participation Remains Near Historic Lows

The survey highlights a paradox in American culture.

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While most Americans continue to believe religion benefits society, fewer people are actively practicing their faith than in previous generations.

Gallup reported earlier this year that only 47% of Americans now say religion is “very important” in their lives.

That figure has steadily declined from 58% in 2012.

By comparison, 75% of Americans described religion as very important in 1952, and 70% did so in 1965.

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Gallup said the latest findings show that religious participation remains near historical lows by most measurements.

Americans Increasingly See Religion Making a Comeback

At the same time, Americans are increasingly reporting that religion’s influence is growing rather than declining.

Thirty-nine percent of respondents said religion’s influence in American life is increasing.

That represents one of the highest readings Gallup has recorded in the past two decades.

Only two previous surveys produced higher results: 41% in December 2025 and 40% in September 2006.

Gallup noted that the increase accelerated following Republican victories in the 2024 election cycle.

“The recent increase began after Republican Party victories in the 2024 elections, with the percentage climbing from 20 percent in May 2024 to 35 percent in December of that year,” Gallup reported.

“The past two readings, from May and December, have been even higher since the GOP has been in office and governing.”

Trump Administration Has Elevated Faith In Public Life

The findings come as President Donald Trump’s administration has taken several steps aimed at strengthening the role of faith in government and public life.

In February 2025, Trump signed an executive order creating the White House Faith Office.

The office was tasked with working alongside faith leaders and community organizations to combat religious discrimination, strengthen religious liberty protections, and support families and marriages.

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Trump has repeatedly argued that America is experiencing a religious revival.

Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on February 5, the president said the country was witnessing a significant return to faith.

“Religion is back, now, hotter than ever before,” Trump said.

“Thankfully, as we gather today, there are many signs that religion is coming back. Now, it’s no longer signs.

“It’s just coming back; it’s coming back so strong.

“You know, your churches are filling up.”

As Americans continue debating the role of faith in modern society, Gallup’s findings suggest that a clear majority still view religion as a positive force, even as fewer Americans actively participate in organized religious life than in previous generations.

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