New survey suggests decline has strong correlation between Christian nationalism and opposition to inclusive policies

New survey suggests decline has strong correlation between Christian nationalism and opposition to inclusive policies

Public support for same-sex marriage and nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans has fallen, even as the overall share remains high, according to new findings by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute.

Broad majorities of Americans, regardless of political party or faith, continue to support LGBTQ+ rights and protections, the analysis found. But after years of rising public support, the decline is notable, said Melissa Deckman, CEO of the PRRI.

The survey analyzed Americans’ attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights across three policies: same-sex marriage, nondiscrimination protections and religion-based service refusals. It found support for all three measures had softened for the first time since the PRRI began tracking views of the issues nearly a decade ago.

While the “vast majority of Americans continue to endorse protections for LGBTQ Americans”, Deckman said the results may serve as a “warning sign” for those working to safeguard the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans amid a conservative legislative and legal effort to erode them.

  • Flying Squid
    2•9 months ago

    I see, it’s okay to make fun of someone’s body image as long as they eat Twinkies.

    Because she would definitely be thin if she didn’t do that. That’s how everything works.

    Or maybe you’re just an intolerant person.

      • Flying Squid
        2•9 months ago

        She would still very likely be overweight if she slimmed down and you could still make fun of her BMI.

        Or is it only okay to make fun of people’s weight in specific circumstances? If so, what circumstances make it okay to mock other people’s traits?

        Would any of those circumstances be “a discussion where I am expected to be taken seriously?”

          • Flying Squid
            2•9 months ago

            You have yet to answer any of my questions. Again a sign that you are not here seriously.

              • Flying Squid
                2•9 months ago

                That is a lie. I gave you many opportunities to give actual evidence, which you did not provide. You gave me a comedian whose weight you made fun of, showing you are neither serious nor tolerant.

                And it doesn’t change the fact that you have not answered any of my questions.

                I also just looked at your comment history and see that you’re right-wing, which explains a lot.

                  • Flying Squid
                    2•9 months ago

                    I’m labeling you as right wing because of the right-wing things you post:

                    Lots of luck creating a human society devoid of Capitalism where everyone isn’t dirt poor. Decapitating the patient to relieve their scalp psoriasis doesn’t ultimately get them well

                    When the city government spends two decades allowing hordes of homeless dope fiends to regularly shit on the streets, chase their fellow citizens down with machetes, and litter every nook and cranny of your town with syringes, the general public typically reacts by gravitating towards civic leaders who speak and act like Dirty Harry

                    This is you saying empathy is bad, a very right-wing position to take:

                    Paul Bloom has written exhaustively on this subject https://www.econtalk.org/paul-bloom-on-empathy/ You’re very apt, Astro

                    And that’s just on the first couple of pages.

                    If you don’t want people to call you right-wing, don’t praise capitalism, denigrate the poor and be against empathy.