As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“Although 21% to 24% of us say we regularly attend religious services, research tracking people’s actual behavior shows that in fact the number may be as low as 5%. (Regular attendance is defined in the Post article as going to services at least three out of four weeks.)” - Religion Unplugged
“But what strikes me is that characters in novels, movies, and television shows still can’t get away from SOME idea of a transcendent power that has intentions and person-like agency and meddles in their lives.” - Roger Olson
One of the greatest privileges that I enjoy as a church ministries representative for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is that I get to preach in—and be in—lots of churches.
For the most part, these churches are quite similar in terms of their understanding and interpretation of Biblical truth and, of course, they find common ground with our ministry when it comes to the core issue of the importance of God’s plan for Israel.
“A recent poll by the Public Religion Research Institute found that support for same-sex “marriage” dropped by at least two points last year, and support for “gay rights” anti-discrimination policies fell by four points.” - Breakpoint
Related: Same-Sex Relations, Marriage Still Supported by Most in U.S. - Gallup
“Certain truths, however, incline me to be more hopeful…. religiosity has undulated throughout American history…. Another solace is that serious evils have arisen even in more-Christian eras, and this country has defeated them” - Acton
“Around 7 in 10 (69%) believe people’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S. are getting worse, while 21% disagree. Another 10% say they aren’t sure.” - Lifeway
“Disgusted by the hypocrisies and outright lunacy of political candidates in this election year, and the abuse uncovered among the so-called godly? Welcome to the Middle Ages. What’s old is new again.” - Marvin Olasky
“For the last decade, my sons and I have enjoyed following various storylines in Peanuts each day. One of boys describes and reads the dialogue out loud at breakfast. They’re always fun, sometimes whimsical, often hilarious – and always wholesome.” - Daily Citizen
“Josh Good hosts big conversations about religion and public life through the Faith Angle Forum” - Deseret News
“A large majority of voters (71%) believe that religion should be kept separate from government policies; just 28% say government policies should support religious values and beliefs. These views have changed very little in recent years.” - Pew
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