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Are conservative Christians 'religious extremists?'

Are conservative Christians 'religious extremists?'

Americans consider many Christians 'extreme.' Is that warranted?

Culture, TrendsJonathanMarch 30, 2016Barna, Christianity, data, David Kinnaman, extremism, Gabe Lyons, Jonathan Merritt, Q, Real Faith, The Atlantic, trends

The importance of doing your homework

The importance of doing your homework

As an ancient rabbi once said, "If you can’t be trusted in small things..."

CultureJonathanMay 18, 2015data, ERLC, evangelicalism, facts, Joe Carter, Jonathan Merritt, journalism, Mark Twain, Pew Research Center, Russell Moore, trends

White Christians are now a minority in these 19 states

White Christians are now a minority in these 19 states

The surprising list even includes Bible belt states.

CultureJonathanMarch 7, 2015christians, data, demographics, polling, polls, Public Religion Research, trends

You’ll never guess which cities are most ‘Bible-minded’

You’ll never guess which cities are most ‘Bible-minded’

A few surprises in the rankings for 2015. Did your hometown make the list?

CultureJonathanJanuary 26, 2015America, american bible society, Bible, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Christianity, cities, data, Jonathan Merritt, New York City, poll, survey, trends

Why Christians should get on board with space exploration

Why Christians should get on board with space exploration

Believers are resistant but have good reason to change their minds.

CultureJonathanNovember 18, 2014astronaut, data, Jonathan Merritt, Joshua Ambrosius, NASA, Pew Research, Science, The Week, trends

Hobby Lobby & Contraception: 'It's Complicated'

Hobby Lobby & Contraception: 'It's Complicated'

New data analysis shows a sizable gender gap among Christians on contraception.

3 Reasons the Abortion Rate is Lowest Since Roe v. Wade

3 Reasons the Abortion Rate is Lowest Since Roe v. Wade

Insight and analysis on a new study showing that American abortion rates have hit record lows.

CultureJonathanFebruary 27, 2014abortion, abortion rate, abortion rights, christians, church, contraception, data, ethics, Guttmacher, morality, politics, pro-choice, pro-life, Rachel Jones, right-to-life, Roe v- Wade, Science, stats, technology, ultrasound, Washington University

God in Gotham: 16 Christians Making a Difference in NYC

God in Gotham: 16 Christians Making a Difference in NYC

New York is experiencing a rise in "born again" Christians.

Is the Religious Left the New "Moral Majority?"

Is the Religious Left the New "Moral Majority?"

New data indicates that religious progressives may soon outnumber religious conservatives.

CultureJonathanJuly 24, 2013Brookings Institution, conservative, data, Jonathan Merritt, liberal, progressive, Public Opinion, Public Religion Research, Public Religion Research Institute, religion, religious left, Religious Right, Robert Jones, survey, trends