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Go Figure

Atheists who believe in God, and other recent findings.

21%   Self-described atheists who say they believe in God.

13%   Christians who attend evangelical churches who say God is more of an impersonal force than a person with whom people can have a relationship.

(Source: Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life)

9%   Protestants who say they speak or pray in tongues weekly or more often.

9%   Catholics who say this.

12%   Orthodox Christians who say this.

(Source: Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life)

52%   Evangelicals who in 2004 agreed that “strict rules to protect the environment are necessary even if they cost jobs or result in higher prices.”

43%   Evangelicals who agree in 2008.

(Source: Henry Institute at Calvin College)

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Deann Alford

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Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman

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John Wilson, editor, 'Books and Culture'

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A Safe Place to Talk About Sex

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Zipping It

Curing Lethargy ... or Whatever

Carmen Acevedo Butcher

Minding a Malleable Movement

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Ancient Parable, Urgent Time

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Re-entry Rock

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Unquestionable Tactics

Tim Stafford

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Redeeming Law

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A Feminine <em>Jesus</em>

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The Chaplain's Tension

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James A. Beverley

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Dual Allegiance

Laurie Fortunak

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Philanthro-Pinch

Lisa Parro

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Cornerstone Falters

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