Por Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Los pastores protestantes de la nación quieren que el gobierno de los Estados Unidos combine la justicia con la misericordia cuando se trata de una reforma migratoria. La mayoría dicen que es el trabajo del gobierno detener a personas que entran al país ilegalmente. También apoyan una reforma que … Continue reading “Nueva encuesta revela un amplio apoyo para la reforma de inmigración entre los pastores”
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Almost a Quarter of American Families Have Turned to Church Food Pantries for Help
By Bob Smietana As the holidays approach, food pantries across the country will collect donations to help those in need. Chances are some of the folks who donate also know what it’s like to go to bed hungry. Nearly one in four Americans (22 percent) say their family has turned to a church-run food pantry … Continue reading “Almost a Quarter of American Families Have Turned to Church Food Pantries for Help”
Most Americans Say the State Should not Define Marriage, but Half Want a Separation Between Church and State Roles
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.— 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. And more than a third of Americans—and about a quarter of Protestant pastors—say clergy should get out of the civil marriage … Continue reading “Most Americans Say the State Should not Define Marriage, but Half Want a Separation Between Church and State Roles”
Christmas Goes Better With a Trip to Church
By Bob Smietana Christmas is a time for family, faith and a little bit of controversy. This year, it’s a set of atheist billboards featuring a fictional letter from a little girl who has lost her religion and says she’s too old for fairy tales. “Dear Santa,” the billboard reads, “All I want for Christmas … Continue reading “Christmas Goes Better With a Trip to Church”
Americans agree U.S. has come far in race relations, but has long way to go
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.–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. Researchers asked 1,000 Americans and 1,000 Protestant pastors about their views on race relations. … Continue reading “Americans agree U.S. has come far in race relations, but has long way to go”
Most Churchgoers Won’t Skip Church for Football
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Most American churchgoers would rather attend church than watch their favorite football team. But a few diehard fans are willing to miss out on worship to watch a game. About 1 in 7 churchgoers (15 percent) say they’d skip church in order to watch their favorite football team, according to a … Continue reading “Most Churchgoers Won’t Skip Church for Football”
Sunday Morning in America Still Segregated – and That’s OK With Worshipers
By Bob Smietana Sunday morning remains one of the most segregated hours in American life, with more than 8 in 10 congregations made up of one predominant racial group. And most worshipers like it that way. Two-thirds of American churchgoers (67 percent) say their church has done enough to become racially diverse. And less than … Continue reading “Sunday Morning in America Still Segregated – and That’s OK With Worshipers”
One in Three Americans Worry About Sharia Law Being Applied in America
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn.—As President Obama seeks to ramp up military action against the terrorist group known as ISIS, Americans remain uneasy over the place of Islam in the United States and in the world. More than a third (37 percent) say they are worried about Sharia law—an Islamic legal and moral code—being applied … Continue reading “One in Three Americans Worry About Sharia Law Being Applied in America”
Christian Media Barely Reaching Beyond the Faithful
By Bob Smietana Christian broadcasters have a devoted following, with about two-thirds of weekly churchgoers and evangelicals saying they tune in to Christian radio and television on a regular basis. Christian books have a similar use by churchgoers and evangelicals and Christian movies remain popular, with about 4 in 10 Americans having seen one in … Continue reading “Christian Media Barely Reaching Beyond the Faithful”
Evangelicals Say It Is Time For Congress To Tackle Immigration
By Bob Smietana When it comes to immigration reform, American evangelicals want it all. Nine out of 10 (86 percent) want more border security. Six in 10 (61 percent) support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. More than two-thirds (68 percent) favor both. And they want Congress to take action soon. Those are among … Continue reading “Evangelicals Say It Is Time For Congress To Tackle Immigration”