-9 The percentage-point change in Republican Party identification since 2001 (from 38% to 29%) among those who seldom or never attend church.
0 The percentage-point change in Republican identification of those who attend church weekly (52%).
(Source: Gallup)
40% Americans who believe sex between an unmarried man and woman is morally wrong.
45% Americans who believe having a baby outside of marriage is morally wrong.
56% Americans who believe abortion is morally wrong.
(Source: Gallup)
49% New church attendees who have transferred from other congregations, according to Protestant pastors.
32% New church attendees who were unchurched.
19% New church attendees who were children born to adults attending church.
(Source: LifeWay Research)
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