Politics is important for most evangelicals, but not so important that they question the faith of those who vote differently from them. A new survey from Lifeway Research and sponsored by the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College explored the voting habits and political motivations of three groups of Americans: evangelicals by belief, self-identified evangelicals and those who are not evangelical by belief or self-identity.
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Evangelical and Non-evangelical Voting and Political Views
Evangelical and Non-evangelical Voting and Views of Politics in America is a study sponsored by the Billy Graham Center Institute and conducted by Lifeway Research.
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Americans’ Theology is a Mix of Orthodox Belief and Shifting Opinions
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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Even If They Don’t Go to Church, Americans Still Love VBS
Six in 10 Americans say they went to VBS growing up. Two-thirds of American parents say they plan to send kids to VBS this summer—even if they skip church themselves. And almost everyone involved had a great time, according to a new survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
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More Than a Few Evangelicals Have Jewish Friends and Family
American evangelicals are known for their biblical support of the nation of Israel. But they also have some more personal motivations.
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Many Who Call Themselves Evangelical Don’t Actually Hold Evangelical Beliefs
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.—About 1 in 4 Americans say they are evangelical Christians. Most of them are white, live in the South and identify as Republican. Many go to church every week. But they’re not always sure what they believe. Fewer than half of those who identify as evangelicals (45 percent) strongly agree with […]
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