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Church Giving Is Up, But Clergy Dissatisfaction Continues to Grow: Report

Church Giving Is Up, But Clergy Dissatisfaction Continues to Grow: Report

A new report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research has found that giving is up at churches, but clergy dissatisfaction is still rising. The report came from a five-year study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. churches.

Bible-Believing Christians Are 'More Likely' Than Others to Believe in Conspiracies: Study

Bible-Believing Christians Are 'More Likely' Than Others to Believe in Conspiracies: Study

Bible-believing Christians and Christian nationalists are more likely than the general population to embrace conspiracy theories, according to a new study that asked individuals their beliefs on eight conspiracy theories, including ones related to 9/11 and mass shootings.

Christians Who 'Heavily Engage' with the Bible 'Flourish in Every Domain,' Study Find

Christians Who 'Heavily Engage' with the Bible 'Flourish in Every Domain,' Study Find

The American Bible Society says that Christians who "heavily engage" with the Bible are among those who "flourish in every domain of human experience."

LGBT Individuals Often Switch to Straight Identity, Says Landmark Study in Duke Journal

LGBT Individuals Often Switch to Straight Identity, Says Landmark Study in Duke Journal

New research in a Duke University academic journal confronts a controversial subject within the LGBT community and comes to an equally controversial conclusion: a significant portion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals switch to a “straight” identity.

Record-Low 49 Percent of Americans Are 'Certain' God Exists: Survey

Record-Low 49 Percent of Americans Are 'Certain' God Exists: Survey

A record-low percentage of Americans say they are certain that God exists, according to a major new survey that also found that a record-high percentage of Americans say they never go to church.

99 Percent of Evangelicals Say Reading the Bible, Praying, Going to Church Can Improve Mental, Physical Health

99 Percent of Evangelicals Say Reading the Bible, Praying, Going to Church Can Improve Mental, Physical Health

Reading the Bible, praying, and having a strong Christian faith can positively impact mental and physical health, according to a new report from Grey Matter Research and Infinity Concepts.

Most Americans Say Religious Institutions Are Watering Down, Leaving Core Beliefs

Most Americans Say Religious Institutions Are Watering Down, Leaving Core Beliefs

The survey, which included a national sample of 1,056 American adults, reported that 75 percent said that faith is important to their everyday lives, an increase from 71 percent in 2018. 

Study Shows Americans Who Read the Bible ‘Have Far More Hope’ than Non-Bible Readers

Study Shows Americans Who Read the Bible ‘Have Far More Hope’ than Non-Bible Readers

The report defines the “Scripture engaged” as those who: 1) say the Bible impacts their daily lives, 2) say it helps guide their relationships with God and others, and 3) say they regularly read/listen to the Bible. The Bible teaches Christians to be filled with hope, the report noted.

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