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Rasmussen Reports released the results of a September survey of 1,155 US adults, gauging the religious habits of Americans. 69% of respondents stated they were religious, an increase from the 57% Rasmussen received from a June 2021 poll. The number of Americans who consider religion important to their daily lives was at 61%, with 31%…

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As many pastors struggle with retaining members and growing them spiritually post-pandemic, new research from Making Space for Inspiration suggests opportunities for leaders to connect with current and new congregants, starting with a more intentional approach to the places they meet. This journal is the first in a three-part series created in partnership with Aspen Group exploring why church…

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A new survey by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that fewer people are taking their traditional moral values from biblical principles. “The America’s Values Study” found that 71 percent of American adults claim to support traditional moral values today, including integrity, justice, kindness, non-discrimination, trustworthiness, free expression, property ownership, individual growth, and…

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Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway, known for her roles in films like “The Devil Wears Prada” and “The Princess Diaries,” said last week on “The View” that abortion is just “another word for mercy.” The 39-year-old celebrity told the co-hosts of the ABC talk show that abortion is necessary for women’s health and professional advancement. Hathaway…

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