Are "Real" Catholics as Conservative as Evangelicals?
The article discusses the differences in social conservatism between white Catholics and white evangelicals. It highlights that white Catholics are generally less socially conservative than their evangelical counterparts, a trend that has persisted over the decades. The author also notes that the attendance rates at religious services significantly impact the perceived conservatism of these groups.
- ▪White Catholics are not as socially conservative as white evangelicals, according to various data points.
- ▪In the 1970s, about 60% of white Catholics attended Mass weekly, but this number has declined significantly over the years.
- ▪By 2024, only 25% of white Catholics were weekly attenders compared to 57% of white evangelicals.
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Are "Real" Catholics as Conservative as Evangelicals?The Reply Guys Were Wrong (Mostly)Ryan BurgeMay 25, 202648386ShareArticle voiceover0:00-9:52Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Here’s a common occurrence for me on social media. I post a graph that’s really basic: how a bunch of religious traditions feel about a controversial political issue. Could be a pathway to citizenship for folks who came here illegally, could be access to an abortion, or maybe a question about gender identity. I have all the traditions listed: white and non-white evangelicals and Catholics, mainline Protestants, Jews, Muslims, atheists, etc.
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