A new survey finds that younger voters are significantly more likely than older Americans to view Islamic Sharia law positively, though large majorities oppose incorporating it into U.S. law or teaching its benefits in public schools.

The poll of 1,026 likely voters found that 43% of voters ages 18 to 24 hold a positive opinion of Sharia law. By comparison, 57% of voters overall said they have a negative view.

Support was also relatively high among other younger age groups. Positive views were reported by 39% of voters ages 25 to 29, 36% of those ages 30 to 35, and 22% of voters ages 35 to 39. The numbers suggest younger Americans are far more open to Sharia law as a concept than older generations, even as most reject its application within the U.S. legal system.

Respondents were told that Sharia is a system of Islamic religious principles derived primarily from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad that addresses religious practice, personal conduct, family matters, finance and, in some countries, civil and criminal law.

Despite the relatively favorable views among younger voters, support dropped sharply when respondents were asked about practical applications of Sharia law in the United States.

When asked whether they would support allowing Sharia to become the legal code for all citizens in a town, city or state if a majority of residents wanted it, 83% said no. Only 7% said yes, while 10% were unsure.

Opposition was also strong when respondents were asked whether public schools should be required to teach students about the benefits of Sharia law. Seventy-six percent rejected the idea.

The survey also explored broader concerns about religion and public policy. When asked whether Sharia law or the U.S. alliance with Israel posed a greater threat to America’s future, 43% chose Sharia law, while 25% selected the alliance with Israel. A plurality of Democratic voters, however, viewed the alliance with Israel as the greater concern.

In another question, 55% of respondents said Sharia law poses a greater threat to America’s future than traditional Christianity. Thirteen percent said traditional Christianity represented the larger threat, while the remainder were undecided or selected neither option.

The findings come as Sharia law remains a political issue in Texas, where Republican lawmakers have made opposition to it a recurring legislative priority. State leaders have argued that religious legal systems should have no role in American courts when their provisions conflict with state or federal law.

The issue has also been championed by several Texas Republicans, including outgoing U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, who recently helped launch the Sharia Free America Caucus in Congress. Roy has frequently argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and has introduced legislation aimed at preventing its influence in American institutions and legal proceedings.

Meanwhile, Texas officials continue to pursue investigations involving several Islamic organizations operating in the state, and legal disputes involving the recognition of foreign Sharia-based rulings have periodically reached Texas courts. Most recently, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that a divorce granted under Sharia law in Pakistan could not be recognized as valid under Texas law.

The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.