Religious Affiliation and Politico-Economic Attitude: A Study of Eight Major U.S. Religious Groups

Abstract

Can a man's political or economic opinions be predicated from his religious affiliation? This study finds that they can, somtimes, but only because certain denominations are predominantly made up certain income and status groups. Ordinarily, a far more accurate basis for predicting opinions of this type is a main's occupation. Religious affiliation does, however, serve, as a “latent cross-pressure”, which under certain conditions can exercise a determining influence, especially in the case of certain religious groups.