Bob Smietana, Author at Pathway

Bob Smietana Stories

Most Churches Open for Business on Christmas, New Year’s Day, Say Pastors

Nearly 9 out of 10 Protestant senior pastors say their churches plan to hold services on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as both fall on a Sunday, according to a recent survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research.

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Americans thankful for family

When Americans count their blessings at Thanksgiving, God will get most of the credit. And money might be the last thing on their minds.

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Americans love God, Bible, but are fuzzy on the details

Americans don’t know much about theology. Most say God wrote the Bible. But they’re not sure everything in it is true. The online survey on theology was sponsored by Orlando-based Ligonier Ministries. Researchers asked 47 questions on topics from prayer and the Bible to heaven and hell.

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Americans prefer discussing politics rather than God

Politics trumps God for most Americans when it comes to conversations with their friends. Six in 10 Americans are more comfortable talking about politics than their spiritual beliefs.

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Religious liberty focus of new study

A growing number of Americans believe religious liberty is on the decline and that the nation's Christians face growing intolerance, according to a survey by LifeWay Research.