Many churchgoers in U.S. don’t know the political leanings of their clergy

During election years, many Americans hear at least something about politics at their place of worship. But a recent Pew Research Center survey finds that most churches and other houses of worship are not strongly political environments, at least according to the people in the pews. Among U.S. adults who attend religious services a few times a year or more often, almost half say they’re not sure whether the clergy at their congregation are Democrats or Republicans, and roughly a quarter say their clergy are a mix of both. Nevertheless, the majority of churchgoers share the opinions of their clergy when politics are discussed.