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Americans show more puritanical moral streak, poll finds

A recent Gallup poll indicates a shift in American moral attitudes, with fewer people finding birth control, having children outside of marriage, and gambling to be morally acceptable compared to the previous year. This trend aligns with a resurgence in religiosity among young men and a conservative reaction to LGBTQ+ rights advancements. The decline in acceptance for birth control reached a new low since 2012, while views on having children outside marriage have also significantly decreased. AI

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Americans show more puritanical moral streak, poll finds

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

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