Protestant pastors in favor of same-sex marriage
Percent of U.S. Protestant pastors in favor, by group, 2023 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Mainline pastors (46%). Lowest: Evangelical pastors (7%).
- Mainline pastors: 46%
- All Protestant pastors: 21%
- Evangelical pastors: 7%
Source: Lifeway Research, Public Support for Same-Sex Marriage Stalls · Article published 2025-06-11.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Mainline pastors (46%). Lowest: Evangelical pastors (7%). Mainline pastors: 46%. All Protestant pastors: 21%. Evangelical pastors: 7%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2023. Source: Lifeway Research, Public Support for Same-Sex Marriage Stalls (https://research.lifeway.com/2025/06/11/public-support-for-same-sex-marriage-stalls/).
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