Overview

• Belief in angels is widespread in the U.S., with about 70% of adults saying they believe in their existence.
• Angels are viewed as a comforting, familiar form of worship and bridge divides across religions and traditions.
• Belief in angels is on par with belief in heaven and prayer, but lower than belief in God or a higher power.
• Ideas about angels vary greatly, from their appearance and role to how they interact with humans.
• Recent polls find belief in angels has remained steady over time, even as belief in other supernatural concepts has declined.