Where are the religious leaders who once offered ethical and intellectual guidance on society’s debates? Source: In today’s troubling times, where are our faith leaders? – The Washington Post
With the percentage of U.S. adults who do not identify with a religious group growing, we asked these people to explain, in their own words, why they left. Source: Why some Americans left religion behind | Pew Research Center
Choosing a New Church or House of Worship Source: Choosing a New Church or House of Worship | Pew Research Center
In the United States, diversity has generally been considered an asset. It is frequently cited by public figures as both a source of national pride and a worthy ambition. It is an oft-stated goal o… Source: Religious Diversity May Be Making America Less Religious | FiveThirtyEight
The temporary injunction issued yesterday against the Obama administration’s transgender directive to public schools extends beyond Texas, putting a stop to all federal investigations under Title IX related to gender identity. The injunction applies to the 13 states in the Texas-led lawsuit and 10 additional states that filed suit against the administration’s interpretation of Title […]
It’s time for me to sit down for a nice meal of crow. A year ago, I wrote a commentary here at Religion News Service that tried to explain why Donald Trump had gathered some support in the Republican primary from “values voters” and “conservative Christians.” “The one aspect that draws people to Trump is […]
At least three-quarters of adults under 30 talked to a congregation member or friend during their search, compared with just over half of those 65 or older. Source: Younger adults more likely to look to web, friends to find new church | Pew Research Center
A new survey suggests the logistics of going to services can be the biggest barrier to participation—and Americans’ faith in religious institutions is declining. Source: How the Percentage of Americans Who Go to Church Every Week Is Changing – The Atlantic
California Court Declares It’s Illegal for Pastors to Advise Minors About Gay, Transgender Feelings Source: California Court Declares It’s Illegal for Pastors to Advise Minors About Gay, Transgender Feelings – Breitbart
This election has urban evangelicals paying more attention to the plight of small-town America. Source: I Overlooked the Rural Poor—Then Trump Came Along | Christianity Today
