News

Go Figure

Recent statistics on how many evangelicals believe in astrology, the Religious Right, and other data.

12.3%

Americans who believe astrology impacts one’s life and personality.

13.6%

Evangelicals who believe this.

16.5%

Americans who claim no religious affiliation who believe this.

20%

White evangelicals who consider themselves part of the Religious Right.

7%

White evangelicals who consider themselves part of the Religious Left.

7%

White mainline Christians who consider themselves part of the Religious Left.

69%

Americans who say liberals have gone too far in keeping religion out of schools and government.

49%

Americans who say conservative Christians have gone too far in trying to impose their religious values on the country (up four points since 2005).

Copyright © 2006 Christianity Today. Click for reprint information.

Related Elsewhere:

Source: Baylor Religion Survey, Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life

Also in this issue

The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.

News

Looking for God in Russia: Finding Jesus in Orthodox Robes and Evangelical Jeans

God's Word in an Old Light

The New Context of World Missions

News

Long-Distance AIDS Ministry

Plethora of Talent

Rx for Recidivism

Middle East Morass

Behold, the Global Church

Stopping Cultural Drift

Dreaming of Dystopia

Imagining a Different Way to Live

A Good Death

Editorial

Look at All the Lonely People

Into the Silent Land

A Practical Understanding of Jesus' Life

Shoot-First Apologetics

How God Works Through Ordinary Churches

Worth Protecting

Editorial

Theocracy, Anyone?

No Theocracy Here

Meet the Patriot Pastors

Autumn

News

Races to Watch: Tammy Duckworth vs. State Sen. Peter Roskam

Children of a Lesser Hope

Races to Watch: South Dakota's Abortion Ban

Q&A: Newt Gingrich

Races to Watch: Governor of Michigan

Margin of Victory

News

Passages

High-Impact Leader and Shaker

News

Quotation Marks

The Other <em>Plan B</em>

News

Morning-After Headache

Does Islam Need a Luther or a Pope?

Gallery of Accusations

News

<em>Christianity Today</em> News Briefs

News

Cutting Out <em>VeggieTales</em>' Core

News

Malay Melee

News

Public Grievance

Expelling InterVarsity

Clash of Churches in Lebanon

View issue

Our Latest

News

Died: Charlie Kirk, Activist Who Championed ‘MAGA Doctrine’

With a debate style honed for college campuses and social media, the Turning Point USA founder sought to renew America.

The Cameras Missed Me on 9/11

I can’t find any footage of my escape from Manhattan that horrible day. I looked and looked—and finally asked what I wanted to prove.

News

‘We Won’t Stop Worshiping’

As governments across Africa clamp down on churches, Rwandan pastors call out political overreach.

Christian Parents’ Mistakes Aren’t the End of the Story

Q&A with author Kara K. Root about anxiety, trust, and raising kids well.

Debate Medicine. Not Mortality.

MAHA makes some good points. But I also want to consider more than what is best for my body.

News

Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at TPUSA Event

The 31-year-old conservative activist and commentator was targeted while speaking to students in Utah.

News

White House Asks US for One Hour of Prayer per Week

Legal scholars and pastors consider the president’s call for the formation of prayer groups for the nation.

Apple PodcastsDown ArrowDown ArrowDown Arrowarrow_left_altLeft ArrowLeft ArrowRight ArrowRight ArrowRight Arrowarrow_up_altUp ArrowUp ArrowAvailable at Amazoncaret-downCloseCloseEmailEmailExpandExpandExternalExternalFacebookfacebook-squareGiftGiftGooglegoogleGoogle KeephamburgerInstagraminstagram-squareLinkLinklinkedin-squareListenListenListenChristianity TodayCT Creative Studio Logologo_orgMegaphoneMenuMenupausePinterestPlayPlayPocketPodcastRSSRSSSaveSaveSaveSearchSearchsearchSpotifyStitcherTelegramTable of ContentsTable of Contentstwitter-squareWhatsAppXYouTubeYouTube