When American Christians are asked to identify what is “essential” to being a Christian, their answers depend largely on how frequently they attend church.
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6 Trends Redefining the American Church
The National Congregations Study has tracked changes in American congregational life since 1998. The most recent findings give an updated look at the modern church.
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Which Denomination has the Most Involved Church Members?
Evangelical Protestants and historically black Protestants have more than double the number of highly involved adherents than mainline Protestantism, Orthodox Christianity, or the Catholic Church.
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When the Pope Talks, Protestants Listen. Or Do They?
Pope Francis is boosting the reputation of the Catholic Church among Protestant pastors in America. However, half of Protestant pastors say they do not value Pope Francis’ opinion on matters of theology.
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The Complicated Story Behind Bible Belt Divorce Rates
States where family-friendly, evangelical Christianity is the dominant faith have some of the highest divorce rates in the U.S. Why is that?
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