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.
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Christmas Goes Better With a Trip to Church
Most Americans believe Christmas goes better with a visit to church, religious Christmas songs in public school concerts, and more focus on Jesus.
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Most Americans Say the State Should not Define Marriage, but Half Want a Separation Between Church and State Roles
About half of Americans are ready for separation of church and state when it comes to weddings. Six in 10 say the government should not define or regulate marriage.
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Almost a Quarter of American Families Have Turned to Church Food Pantries for Help
Nearly one in four Americans (22%) say their family has turned to a church-run food pantry in the past for help.
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Americans Believe in Heaven, Hell, and a Little Bit of Heresy
Most Americans believe in heaven, hell, and a few old-fashioned heresies. Americans disagree about mixing religion and politics and about the Bible. And few pay much heed to their pastor’s sermons or see themselves as sinners.
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Americans Pray for Friends and Family, but Rarely for Celebrities or Sports Teams
Americans pray for their friends, families, and sometimes their enemies. They ask for divine help in times of trouble but rarely praise God’s greatness. And they seldom add politicians, nonbelievers, or even their favorite sports team to their prayer lists.
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