By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn – For Americans, Thanksgiving is about faith and family, and not much else. More than half (56 percent) tell Lifeway Research the most important part of the annual holiday is “being thankful to God for my blessings.” Almost 4 in 10 (39 percent) say “time with family and friends” tops their Thanksgiving priorities. Times of prayer and … [Read more...]
New study: Pastors grow more polarized on Islam
By Lisa Cannon Green NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Protestant pastors are increasingly polarized about Islam, with a growing share labeling the Muslim faith violent while a sharply rising minority calls it spiritually good. Although a majority considers Islam dangerous, a small but increasing segment believes Islam is similar to Christianity, according to a new survey by … [Read more...]
Americans optimistic about nation’s future; most say U.S. has special bond with God
By Lisa Cannon Green NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a nation founded on religious liberty, most Americans believe God has a special relationship with the United States, and they’re optimistic the best is yet to come. Despite headlines lamenting the global decline of the United States since the Cold War, 54 percent of Americans believe the nation is on the upswing, according to a … [Read more...]
Evangelicals say it is time for Congress to tackle immigration
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- When it comes to immigration reform, American evangelicals want it all. Nine out of 10 (86 percent) want more border security. Six in 10 (61 percent) support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. More than two-thirds (68 percent) favor both. And they want Congress to take action soon. Those are among the results of a new … [Read more...]
Research: Americans Agree U.S. Has Come Far In Race Relations, But Long Way To Go
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Race relations in America are better than they used to be. And most Americans see diversity as a good thing. But there’s still a long way to go, according to two new surveys from Nashville-based Lifeway Research. Researchers asked 1,000 Americans and 1,000 Protestant pastors about their views on race relations. They found many … [Read more...]
