Pastors overwhelmingly believe that God did not use evolution to create humans and think Adam and Eve were literal people, according to a recent survey by Lifeway Research.
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Ultimate Purpose and Meaning: Some Say They Pursue It, Others Do Not
Americans with even a slight curiosity about an ultimate purpose to life are more likely to participate in worship services.
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Americans Have Mixed Impressions of Southern Baptists’ Identity
The majority of Americans have a favorable impression of Southern Baptists, according to a recent Lifeway Research study. However, 40 percent of respondents have an unfavorable view of the denomination, more than a third strongly assume an SBC church is not for them, and the negativity is higher among the unchurched.
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Pastors Plan to Host Christmas Services Despite Busyness of Christmas Day
While 9 in 10 pastors plan for their churches to host Christmas Day services this year, there may be plenty of space in the pews for those who actually attend.
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Pastors Say Porn Impacts Their Churches, Many Unsure to What Degree
Most pastors believe pornography has adversely impacted the lives of their church members, but almost half cannot estimate what percentage of their congregation views porn.
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Pastors Say Mormons Not Christians
Most pastors feel strongly that Mormons are not Christians, according to a survey by Lifeway Research. The survey polled 1,000 American Protestant pastors and asked them to respond to the statement: “I personally consider Mormons (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) to be Christians.”
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