Most Christian American religious leaders silently believe in climate change - Nearly 90% of U.S. Christian religious leaders believe in human-caused climate change—yet nearly half have never addressed it with their congregations, and only a quarter have mentioned it more than once or twice.
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Most Christian American religious leaders silently believe in climate change, and informing their congregation can help open dialogue
Religious leaders shape the attitudes and beliefs of their congregations. In a nationally representative sample of U.S. religious leaders (N = 1,60...
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Many Americans reject the scientific theory of evolution, with biblical literalism a key factor driving this rejection. Reframing biblical interpretation helps religious students accept evolution, without any apparent loss in religiosity. 🌍📖✨
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Reframing biblical interpretation helps religious students accept evolution
A new study suggests that offering alternatives to literal interpretations of the Bible can increase acceptance of evolution among religious individuals without reducing their religiosity. Students taught with this approach became more open to evolution while…
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