short readsJun 15, 2020 Before protests, black Americans said religious sermons should address race relations Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.”
short readsApr 29, 2020 Few U.S. sermons mention abortion, though discussion varies by religious affiliation and congregation size Roughly one-in-five of the Christian congregations we analyzed in an eight-week period heard at least one sermon that mentioned abortion.
short readsJan 28, 2020 U.S. churchgoers are satisfied with the sermons they hear, though content varies by religious tradition There are differences by religious tradition in how satisfied churchgoers are with what they hear from the pulpit.
short readsJan 13, 2020 Many churchgoers in U.S. don’t know the political leanings of their clergy Among U.S. adults who attend services a few times a year or more, 45% say they’re not sure whether their clergy are Democrats or Republicans.
short readsAug 23, 2016 What do Americans look for in a church, and how do they find one? It depends in part on their age 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.