Politics

"[W]hite evangelicals are by far the category least involved in political activism in comparison with Catholics, black Protestants, moderate and liberal “mainline” Protestants and non-Christian groups." GetReligion

Tennessee’s Bible bill cleared another hurdle Thursday when it passed the House Calendar and Rules committee. HB 615, which has 19 co-signers, is now scheduled for a debate in the full house on Tuesday.

Full text TN HB 615

Ted Cruz in NYC

"Both science & my faith dictate my belief that we are created by God. I believe faith & science are compatible, & go hand in hand"  CPost

"[T]the theory of evolution continues to challenge presidential aspirants."

Nearly six-in-ten voters who say they attend services weekly voted Republican (58%). Pew Research

Pew Research: "The number of people who say churches and other houses of worship should express their views on social and political issues is up six percentage points since the 2010 midterm elections, from 43 percent to 49 percent." CPost

"Differences and disagreements at the congregational level are more likely to drive people away from the Church, they conclude." CPost