A victory for free speech in California

There’s a big opportunity for the gospel in this country

There’s a big opportunity for the gospel in this country.

VERBATIM:  In Matthew Nine Jesus says “the harvest is plentiful” and new research from the American Bible Society testifies to that fact.  The ABS survey reveals that there are at least 65 million people in the U.S. who are curious about the gospel and want to hear more.  The study indicates that most of these people are members of either Generation Z or the Baby Boom, live in the South and visit a church from time to time.

Black Protestants are turning away from the Democratic Party

A new poll asks people of faith about abortion

Are you satisfied with your life?

Most Evangelical Christians don’t think the label is political

Billy Graham will be honored at the U.S. Capitol

How close do you feel to other people? 

Going to church is good for your health

The 2024 election might be all about faith

The United Methodist Church loses more congregations

Evangelicals want action on immigration

Evangelicals want action on immigration

VERBATIM: According to a new survey by LifeWay Research, the surge in illegal border crossings during the Biden administration is worrying Evangelical Christians. 80% want Congress to take action to stop the flow. Lifeway spokesman Scott McConnell says “The urgency continues to grow for Congress to act this year to improve laws around immigration.” The poll also finds that Evangelicals are concerned for the welfare of illegal aliens and want to share the gospel with them. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

A new poll on faith and entertainment

A new poll on faith and entertainment

VERBATIM: Most people think Hollywood is trashing religion. And not just in America. The study, released by HarrisX and the Faith and Media Initiative, finds 63% of GLOBAL viewers say the movies and TV shows they watch usually portray religious people in a bad light — and they don’t like it. Most people also say that while the entertainment industry has spent a lot of time seeking racial and sexual diversity — religion has pretty much been ignored. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Most Americans want control over what their kids are exposed to in school

Most Americans want control over what their kids are exposed to in school

VERBATIM: The latest poll from the Pew Research Center reveals that 54% of adults believe mom and dad should have the right to opt their child OUT of classes that teach about sexual orientation and so-called “gender identity”. Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to feel this way — 79% to 32%. The survey also indicates that about half of all public school teachers also think parents should be able to opt their kids out. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

The federal government is spending taxpayer dollars to change college biology classes

The federal government is spending taxpayer dollars to change college biology classes

VERBATIM: The National Science Foundation is giving nearly one million bucks to several universities so they can develop so-called “inclusive” undergraduate biology courses because current offerings “inaccurately categorize sex and gender as binary.” The NSF says if college professors try to tell young people that science defines only two genders — male and female — this will make transgender students uncomfortable. Critics say the grant will undermine science. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

An NCAA official quits over transgenderism

An NCAA official quits over transgenderism

VERBATIM: William Bock does not believe that men should be allowed to compete against women. The employer does — and so Bock has resigned. The former member of the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions says letting men play against women threatens the existence of women’s sports, adding “the policies that the NCAA and other sports organizations have come up with, which supposedly favor inclusion, actually discriminate.” Michael Harrington, SRN News.

More than 8,000 Christians were murdered in Nigeria last year

More than 8,000 Christians were murdered in Nigeria last year

VERBATIM: It’s the work of TWO Muslim terror groups — Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsmen. The numbers come from the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law which also reports that 500 churches were attacked in Nigeria in 2023 and more than 70 clergymen have been kidnapped. This is not a new problem. Muslim terrorists have been preying on Nigeria’s Christians for the last 15 years. Government efforts to stem the bloodletting have failed. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

So, who is an atheist in this country?

So, who is an atheist in this country?

VERBATIM: The Pew Research Center has been working on an answer. According to their polling, atheists are most likely to be men and are probably going to be on the younger side. And there’s not a whole lot of them. Only four percent of the U.S. population states that they do not believe that God exists. And that is WAY less than most of the leading countries in Western Europe. In fact, atheists make up 23% of France, 12% of the U.K. and 18% of Sweden. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Most pastors don’t preach about gambling

Most pastors don’t preach about gambling

VERBATIM: A new poll from Life Way Research finds that the vast majority of America’s protestant clergymen do NOT support gaming and are dismayed by the explosion of sports betting that has beset the nation. But the survey also finds that only 7% of pastors have ever preached against gambling from the pulpit. In fact, 56% say they haven’t felt any need to do so. This despite the fact that tens of millions of people are placing wagers every week. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

The biggest gambling blow-out in U.S. history is just around the corner

The biggest gambling blow-out in U.S. history is just around the corner

VERBATIM: One-in-four adults in this country are expected to bet money on Sunday’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas — 35% more than did so last year. It’s a grim monument to the way in which gambling has consumed the nation, despite the efforts of clergymen and family advocates. Laura Everett of the Massachusetts Council of Churches tells Religion News Service “Every time you expand gambling — there is a percentage of the population whose lives will be destroyed.” Michael Harrington, SRN News.

A new look at religious freedom in an unexpected place

A new look at religious freedom in an unexpected place

VERBATIM: Everyone knows of the awful persecution being applied to Christians in places such as North Korea or Iran. But the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty has been looking at violations of religious liberty in WESTERN COUNTRIES. The FRC’s new report finds nearly 170 incidents carried out against Christians over the last three years. They include fines for pubic prayer and pandemic church closures and the U.S. tops the list. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Americans rate the country’s institutions

Americans rate the country’s institutions

VERBATIM: A new poll from the Pew Research Center finds 59% of the general public has a positive view of churches and religious organizations versus 39% who see them in a negative light. That puts faith institutions in third place overall. Americans feel the most positive about small business followed by the military. Amongst the institutions with the highest NEGATIVE views: the banks, corporations and universities. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Religious Americans are more civically engaged

Religious Americans are more civically engaged

VERBATIM: According to the latest from the Pew Research Center, people who follow a particular faith are more likely to be active in the life of their community and country than are those people who define themselves as non-religious. 51% of religiously affiliated Americans voted in the 2022 midterms, versus 39% of the non-affiliated. People of faith are also more likely to have attended a government meeting or volunteered their time. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

The NFL is teaming up with a leading LGBT pressure group

The NFL is teaming up with a leading LGBT pressure group

VERBATIM: Super Bowl week in Las Vegas will feature a lot of parties and the NFL will host one for homosexuals. The league says its Night of Pride with GLAAD — scheduled for February 7th — is designed to “spotlight advances in the future of LGBT inclusion in professional sports as well as the NFL’s commitment to LGBT former and current players.” The league says it will also hold a Pride Flag Football Clinic the same day as the party. Michael Harrington, SRN News.