Summary
A recent poll showed that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe they will participate in the biblical Rapture. The survey found significant differences between various groups, based on political affiliation, gender, age, and region. These differences reflect broader religious trends in the U.S.
Key Facts
- A YouGov poll surveyed 4,041 U.S. adults about their beliefs in the Rapture.
- 63% of Republicans believe they will ascend in the Rapture, compared to 40% of Democrats and 36% of independents.
- Overall, 46% of Americans believe they will go to Heaven in a Rapture, while 18% think they will be left behind.
- More women (50%) than men (42%) believe they would ascend.
- The belief is stronger in the South (51%) than in the Northeast (38%).
- Older adults are more likely to believe in ascending, with 53% of those 65 and older expressing this belief.
- The belief in the Rapture aligns with broader religious trends: Republicans, frequent worshippers, and Southerners tend to be more religious.
- A preacher claimed a vision of the Rapture occurring in 2025, spreading widely online and causing varied reactions, including some people making life changes in preparation.
