118th Congress Hardly Reflects Modern American Religion

This story on the outlook, notably religious, of the 118th Congress by Peter Smith is published by PBS News Hour. Here is an excerpt:

Congress is far more Christian, and religious overall, than today’s general population.

Even though nearly three in 10 Americans claim no religious affiliation — a rate that has steadily risen in recent years — only two of the 534 incoming members of Congress publicly identify as such.

Those are among the conclusions of an analysis by Pew Research Center of the 118th Congress, which was expected to start this week pending a House leadership vote.

Read the full article here.