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56% Americans who believe that freedom to worship applies to all religious groups, regardless of how extreme.
72% Americans who said this in 2000.
Source: First Amendment Center
19% Americans who say their overall opinion of evangelicals is unfavorable.
38% Americans who said this in 1996.
Source: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
60% Americans who say they have a favorable opinion of Billy Graham.
29% Americans under age 30 who have never heard of Billy Graham.
Source: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
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