Has the church been wrong on the issue of the death penalty as morally acceptable up to now?
Our readers
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
Have you gotten involved in local politics since the last presidential election?
As the first anniversary of the 2016 presidential election nears, America asked readers about their engagement with politics on the local level. Ninety-eight percent of our reader sample told us that they intended to vote in upcoming local elections—though voter turnout in municipal elections in major cities rarely comes close to 50 percent. “Democracy begins […]
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
What type of gun control does the U.S. need?
Although respondents to America’s survey had different priorities with regard to gun control, an overwhelming majority of 88 percent called gun control a pro-life issue.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
What role does social media play in your faith life? America readers weigh in.
America readers have a pretty positive view of social media.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
How do you rate the quality of liturgy in your parish?
“We have a priest who makes everyone feel welcome, says Mass with great reverence and gives meaningful homilies”
Posted inMagazine, Your Take
The Letters
We are all O.K. with each other because we love each other—differences and all.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
Should Confederate statues in public places be destroyed?
Sixty-two percent of America’s reader sample said Confederate statues should be removed from public spaces.