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Americans overestimate the size of minority groups and underestimate the size of most majority groups (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by Wulri@lemmy.world to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world

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Source: https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/41556-americans-misestimate-small-subgroups-population

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[–] DrCake@lemmy.world 54 points 1 day ago (10 children)

I know Americans love Jesus a whole lot but really only 4%. That just seems crazy low

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 79 points 1 day ago (9 children)

I think it's because people are still uncomfortable answering "atheist" on questionnaires and polls. It's easier to say "no religious affiliation", and most people are probably agnostic instead of atheist anyway.

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I wouldn't answer atheist because I feel that's as much a belief as any religion. I'm agnostic. The most undecided choice possible.

[–] saimen@feddit.org 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's a bit like asking me what's my favourite marvel superhero. It's not that I don't like them or don't think they are important for some people. It's just not relevant for me.

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Right. Except ... Spiderman. Always Spiderman.

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