Why some Americans prefer to go to religious services in person and others prefer to watch virtually
Some 17% of U.S. adults regularly attend religious services in person and watch them online or on TV.
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Michelle Faverio
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Michelle Faverio is a research associate focusing on internet and technology research at Pew Research Center.
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