2003-03-18-皮尤-Different_Faiths,_Different_Messages_15页_168kb

报告摘要

Religious Influence on War Opinions Minimal: Of those who regularly attend religious services, 57% heard about the Iraq War from clergy, but only 21% said their minister took a position for or against it. Fewer than one-in-five Americans reported that their religious beliefs or leaders significantly shaped their views on the war, with media and personal experiences being more influential.
Desire for Religious Commentary: War opponents were more likely to want religious leaders to speak out more on the issue. Specifically, 42% of war opponents felt leaders were speaking too little, compared to 28% of war supporters.
Public Opinion on Military Action: Support for military action to remove Saddam Hussein crossed religious lines, with white evangelicals (77%) showing the highest support. Media and political commentators influenced opinions more than religious factors, with friends and family playing a substantial role.
Moral Justification and Civilian Concerns: Most Americans (77%) believed war can be morally justified at times, though opinions on preferred war goals were split; concern about civilian casualties increased slightly from previous months.
Comparison to Other Issues: Religious beliefs had less influence on war opinions compared to social issues like gay marriage or abortion, highlighting a disconnect in how faith shapes public discourse.