Most in US Back Chaplains in Schools

FFRF cheers poll showing most oppose religion in public schools

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is pleased that a new survey shows majorities or pluralities of the public still favor keeping most aspects of religion out of public schools. Laudably, nearly two-thirds of Americans (64 percent) polled by Associated Press-NORC believe that the separation of church and state is extremely or very important, even if other First Amendment protections rate higher in comparison. Among the findings showing support…

Most Americans support chaplains in schools, oppose school prayer: Poll

A newly released report shows that most Americans support chaplains in public schools while opposing teacher-led school prayer.

AP poll: Majority of Americans support public school chaplains

The majority of Americans support allowing public schools to have chaplains available to offer support to students, a recent AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey… The post AP poll: Majority of Americans support public school chaplains appeared first on CatholicVote org.

U.S. adults hold ‘nuanced’ opinions on religion in public schools, new polling shows

null / Credit: Puwadon Sang/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 30, 2025 / 16:18 pm (CNA). New polling from the Associated Press (AP) NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has found that U.S. adults hold “nuanced views about the role ... [...]

U.S. adults hold ‘nuanced’ opinions on religion in public schools, poll shows

null / Credit: Puwadon Sang/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 30, 2025 / 16:18 pm (CNA). New polling from the Associated Press (AP) NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has found that U.S. adults hold “nuanced views about the role of religion in public schools.”While the majority of adults, about 58%, say they support religious chaplains providing services in public schools, only 40% say they believe teachers should be allowed to le…

New Polling: US Adults Hold ‘Nuanced’ Opinions on Religion in Public Schools

4Max A woman prays over the American flag. While the majority of adults, about 58%, say they support religious chaplains providing services in public schools, only 40% say they believe teachers should be allowed to lead a class in prayer, according to data from a survey conducted June 5-9.