The level of trust Americans have in clergy members has dropped to a record low, a recent Gallup survey suggests. The 37 percent positive rating is the lowest Gallup has recorded for clergy since it began examining views about religious leaders’ ethical standards in 1977. Gallup Gallup has been asking Americans to rate the honesty and ethical standards of clergy since 1977. Gallup has been asking Americans to rate the honesty and ethical standards of various professions for 42 years. Gallup A Gallup poll measured the public's views of the honesty and ethical standards of members of various occupations.

Source: Huffington Post December 26, 2018 23:48 UTC