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- Learning to Love Our Neighbor’s FearsWe aren’t all equally afraid of the same things. But Scripture’s wisdom can apply to all of us.Bronwyn Lea|
- Don’t Ignore Race. Or Alienate White People.Sociologist George Yancey outlines an alternative to colorblindness and antiracism.Monique Duson|
- How ‘Christian’ Overtook the ‘Protestant’ LabelWhen given the option, most younger believers go for a broader term.Ryan P. Burge|
- Research: Religious Americans Less Likely to DivorceRecent data suggests that faithful young adults can marry in their 20s without increasing the risk of separation.Lyman Stone and Brad Wilcox|
- Parents Set the Pace for Their Adult Children’s Religious Life“Handing Down the Faith” shows a vast majority of Americans don’t choose their religious beliefs. They inherit them.Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk |
- Research Roundup: 6 Takeaways on the Goodness of GratitudeMore and more scholars are studying the practice of giving thanks. Here's what they have to say.Stefani McDade|
- Duke University Study Finds More Sin in the RainEmbezzlement, drug use, and other crimes go up when church attendance goes down.Daniel Silliman|
- The American Church Is a Mess. But I’m Still Hopeful.Attrition rates and leadership failures are only one part of the story.Tish Harrison Warren|español
- Youth Pastors and Parents Cross Wires on the Core Purpose of ChurchSociologist Christian Smith says most American moms and dads see the Body as nothing more than a resource center for their kids.Interview by Lyman Stone|españolPortuguês
- If Your Kid Leaves the Church, Don’t Despair. But Act Quickly.There’s a window of opportunity to bring young adults back after they leave organized religion, says sociologist Melinda Lundquist Denton.Interview by Andrea Palpant Dilley|españolPortuguês
