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.

America readers have a pretty positive view of social media.

Equality is not yet a reality.

"We have a priest who makes everyone feel welcome, says Mass with great reverence and gives meaningful homilies"

There must be transparency.

We are all O.K. with each other because we love each other—differences and all.

Sixty-two percent of America’s reader sample said Confederate statues should be removed from public spaces.

America's readers view military intervention as often necessary - with genocide as the most cited reason - but always a tough moral call.

I am 16 years removed, and I am not yet able to forgive the men who orchestrated and carried out the attacks. Maybe one day I will be.

Just war is not just about avoiding war but also proactively building peace.