Race and Ethnicity in America
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Intersection between African Americans and Minority Religion Key Words African Americans, minority religion, Protestant, political views, Black church Description This brief seeks to discuss the religious composition of the African American population, how religion may or may not have an effect on political leanings and the effects of members of a racial and ethnic minority group practicing a minority religion in the United States. It also notes the dynamic nature and the shifts taking place in the religious landscape in the United States. Key points • Although Protestantism used to be the majority religion in the United States, it is on the verge of becoming a minority religion, with only 51% of the US population reporting as members of Protestant denominations. • Across all racial and ethnic groups in the United States, the African American population is found to be the most religious group, and most likely to report religious affiliation. • 78% of the African American population reported to be Protestant. • Despite religious differences, research shows that there are few differences in political views across religions, and that partisan support leans heavily towards the Democratic Party.
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Intersection between African Americans and Minority Religion
Key WordsAfrican Americans, minority religion, Protestant, political views, Black church Description
This brief seeks to discuss the religious composition of the African American population, how religion may or may not have an effect on political leanings and the effects of members of a racial and ethnic minority group practicing a minority religion in the United States. It also notes the dynamic nature and the shifts taking place in the religious landscape in the United States.
Key points
• Although Protestantism used to be the majority religion in the United States, it is on the verge of becoming a minority religion, with only 51% of the US population reporting as members of Protestant denominations.
• Across all racial and ethnic groups in the United States, the African American population is found to be the most religious group, and most likely to report religious affiliation.
• 78% of the African American population reported to be Protestant.
• Despite religious differences, research shows that there are few differences in political views across religions, and that partisan support leans heavily towards the Democratic Party.
