Religion in the 119th U.S. Congress

SOURCE www.deseret.com
The 119th Congress in the U.S. is still predominantly Christian, but there is a growing number of members who identify as religiously unaffiliated. The number of 'nones' in Congress is far lower than the percentage of 'nones' in the general U.S. population.

Key Points

  • 87% of the 119th U.S. Congress identify as Christian
  • There are a few members who identify as religiously unaffiliated
  • The percentage of 'nones' in Congress is significantly lower than that in the general U.S. population

Pros

  • Provides insight into the religious makeup of the 119th U.S. Congress
  • Highlights the diversity of religious affiliations among congressional members

Cons

  • Does not delve deep into the implications of the religious makeup on policy decisions