By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Protestant churches may be a little more diverse these days. And that’s a good thing, their pastors say. Eighty-one percent of Protestant pastors say their congregation is predominantly made up of one racial or ethnic group. That’s down from 86 percent four years ago, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway … [Read more...]
Americans say colleges should still fund student religious groups that restrict leadership by their beliefs and practices
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A dispute over who can lead student religious groups has left Americans uneasy, but few want to see groups punished for requiring their leaders to hold specific beliefs or practices. A new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research finds mixed opinions about whether student religious groups should be allowed to mandate leaders’ beliefs … [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...]
