Opinion Today

December 20, 2021

Religion and the Pandemic
Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
Those who believe in God have not changed their views about God in relation to the pandemic. Among them, few think God has abandoned humanity or have doubt that God exists. A majority do think the COVID-19 pandemic is a sign that God is telling humanity to change how people live, including 36% who feel so strongly and 30% who feel so somewhat. And 53% think God will protect them from the virus.

Across US, houses of worship struggle to rebuild attendance
David Crary, Associated Press
Polls by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research show how dramatically church attendance fell during the worst of the pandemic last year, even as many say they are now returning to regular service attendance.

Americans are less willing to take precautions as the coronavirus wears on
Harry Enten, CNN
The fight against the coronavirus has entered a new stage with the emergence of the omicron variant. As it spreads…