Six in 10 Americans say religious belief is a matter of personal opinion. For 7 in 10 Americans, such religious beliefs include one true God existing in three persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And a similar number who say God is perfect. But an increasing majority of Americans deny Jesus has always existed and many say the Holy Spirit is a force rather than a personal being.
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Beijing Shutters Largest House Church
Beijing authorities have banned Zion Church amid a nationwide crackdown on religious freedom.
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SBC Pastor Salaries Not Keeping Pace With Inflation
Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors and church staff has lagged behind the growth in the cost-of-living over the past two years. And health insurance coverage remains low, according to the 2018 SBC Church Compensation Study.
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Happy Anniversary, Mr. Rogers. We Miss You.
Fifty years ago today, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood made its nationwide debut on PBS. Rogers’ message of kindness is still as relevant today as it was in 1968.
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Pastors Favor Patriotism for July Fourth Services
Six in 10 Protestant pastors (61%) say it’s important for July Fourth worship services to incorporate patriotic elements to celebrate America.
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No Place Like Church for the Holidays
Christmas is a great time to invite someone to church, according to a recent study by Nashville-based Lifeway Research. In a recent poll of 1,000 Americans, Lifeway Research found six out of 10 Americans typically attend church at Christmastime.
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