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Black Millennials and Gen Z Becoming More Cynical Toward Christian IdentityA generational gap in affiliation is growing among America’s most devout demographic.
Women and African Americans Now More Likely to Leave the SBC, But So Is Everybody ElseThough data shows declines across the board, departing members aren’t going far.
Will Easter Resurrect Pandemic Church Attendance? Depends on Your Tradition.More than half of evangelicals will be back in person, but most Catholics and black and mainline Protestants are still waiting to return.
Beat, Pray, Give: Catholics Want More Done for Persecuted ChristiansSurvey finds surge in US concern for the global church in need, in run-up to Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq.
Many Adventists in Asia and Africa Believe You Must Be Vegan to Be Saved(UPDATED) As the church’s global growth continues, leaders must disentangle its “health message” from views on salvation.
Most ‘Nones’ Still Keep the FaithWhen research looks beyond affiliation, the move away from religious institutions becomes more nuanced.
The Black Church, Explained by Pew’s Biggest Survey of African AmericansIn-depth study of the faith of 8,660 black Americans offers an unprecedented snapshot of their congregations and beliefs before COVID-19 and George Floyd.
Pew: How COVID-19 Changed Faith in 14 CountriesAccording to survey of 14,000 people, the pandemic has strengthened religious belief most in US, Spain, and Italy, while South Korea leads in lost faith.
Survey: Black Churches Become a Greater Refuge Amid Political PowerlessnessIn 2020, black churchgoers felt more disempowered than black Americans overall, Barna Group reports.
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