The newest Pew poll on religion has documented growing trends in the American populace. One segment of the poll found a growing divide between the religious and non-religious, sometimes known as “nones,” including whether or not religion and politics should be discussed together. The poll also finds among American citizens a slight decline in approval ratings for same-sex marriage, a decline in the perception that the Obama administration is favorable to religion, and no change in how religious constituents want their members of Congress to be. As found in prior polls, differences can be somewhat pronounced between various religious groups. Yet the overall trend has been towards a growing level of non-religious affiliation in America, a trend that is pushing religious people towards vocalizing their discontent.

What do you think about the growing number of non-religious people in America? Should religion have a role in politics and public debate? Does the growing religious divide reflect larger polarization in society?