9 in 10 atheists say openness to people from around the world is essential to U.S. identity | Pew Research Center

February 8, 2025

18. Religion and views on immigration and diversity

9 in 10 atheists say openness to people from around the world is essential to U.S. identity

9 in 10 atheists say openness to people from around the world is essential to U.S. identity

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18. Religion and views on immigration and diversity
7 in 10 U.S. adults say America’s openness to people from around the world is essential to national identity
Americans with low levels of religious engagement are more likely than highly religious people to view rising immigration as good
Among White U.S. adults, highly religious people are less positive about rising immigration than people with low levels of religious engagement
71% of U.S. adults say the country’s racial and ethnic diversity strengthens American society
9 in 10 atheists say openness to people from around the world is essential to U.S. identity
55% of U.S. evangelical Protestants say the growing immigrant population is a change for the worse
Majorities in all American religious groups view racial diversity as a strength to society
52% of U.S. adults say religious diversity strengthens American society