Even as it has become more and more obvious that sexual orientation is not fixed, the idea that it is is an innate, unchangeable component of identity has already served its purpose, shifting the moral norms of society and establishing this new way of thinking about sexuality. So, today, most Americans either believe that sexual orientation is something not chosen or that it is something that should never be questioned.
It's no secret that the evangelical church is in the middle of a reckoning when it comes to the membership of younger generations. I have personally left a church that I felt to be spiritually abusive. And while I haven't the Church, I've certainly thought about it. But certain convictions kept me on a path that I believe was best for me spiritually and kept me from reacting only out of bitterness and hurt – even if I did leave the particular church that I felt was harming me. Here are three reasons why I still am part of the evangelical church (for now).
According to a new poll, most Americans who use social media say “life was better” before Facebook and other platforms existed. About one-fourth of social media users also say they believe they are addicted to the platforms.
According to a recent survey, 1 in 6 young Americans in Generation Z identify as something 'other than heterosexual'.
According to a new poll, more than 70 percent of young American Adults believe that there should be at least some limits on abortion.
Lieryn Barnett sometimes is so depressed, all she wants to do is sleep, she said.
