How do they see us?
Below is an evaluation of a you.gov poll regarding religious favorability in the United States. The polling data can be found here: https://d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/poll_Favorability_of_Religions_20221122.pdf This dataset offers an interesting snapshot of American public opinion toward religious groups as of late 2022. Let’s evaluate it by looking at patterns, general trends, and notable findings in favorability, neutrality, and unfavorability. 🔹 1. General Observations High neutrality: Across nearly all religions, the largest single category is “Neither favorable nor unfavorable,” generally in the 35–45% range. → This indicates limited familiarity or indifference toward most groups, even major denominations. High “Not sure” rates: Smaller or less-known groups (e.g., Bahá’Ã, Falun Gong, Sikhs) show 25–40% “Not sure” responses, suggesting low public awareness. Polarization: A few groups (e.g., Atheism, Islam, Mormonism...