Poll Surveys Americans' Attitudes Toward Influence of Religion In U.S.

Gallup this week released the results of a January poll asking adults in the U.S. about their views on the influence of religion in the nation.  29% believed religion should have more influence and an identical 29% believed it should have less influence.  39% believe religion should keep its influence as it is now.  The same poll found that 58% of those surveyed were satisfied with the influence of organized religion in America today, while 36% were dissatisfied.