A majority of Americans believe religion is a significant factor in most wars and conflicts, though most maintain that faith in the world is a good thing, according to a national survey conducted by the Pew Forum.

The survey, as reported by United Press International, revealed that more than half of Americans (51 percent) believe there is too little religion in the world, and 80 percent gave a positive response to the concept of the influence of religion in the world.

The United States is still a Christian nation, according to two-thirds of survey respondants, but America's slide into postmodern relativism, noted in previous polls, is continuing. For example, 75 percent agreed that many religions can lead to eternal life, rejecting Christ's unambiguous statement, "I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the father but by me." (John 14:6).

Americans are almost evenly divided on the question whether belief in God is necessary to be moral; 50 percent said no, 47 percent yes. But then 61 percent agreed with the statement that children were more likely to become moral adults if they are brought up with faith.

People of different ages view religious issues differently, the survey showed. In general, older respondants reacted positively when asked if America's strength is based on faith. In each step down in age, fewer answered positively. Among those older than 65, 70 percent connected U.S. strength and faith, while the percentage dropped to 46 percent among 18-29 year-olds.