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@lemmy.world
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      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@lemmy.world
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          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@lemmy.world
                  1·
                  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.