The Prosperity Gospel of Trump: How Religious Beliefs Connect to Political Support

• In Event: Let's Talk about Religion and Political Behavior

Brief Overview

Using data from a nation-wide survey, we examine support for the tenets of the prosperity gospel in the American public, explore how this support varies across religious traditions, and connect such beliefs with support for Trump.

Authors

• Anand Edward Sokhey, University of Colorado Boulder

• Paul A. Djupe, Denison University

• Stephanie Wise, University of Colorado at Boulder