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The Role of Clergy in Religious Freedom Debates
Barna has found that even though many people of faith report feeling misunderstood, persecuted, marginalized and extreme in society today, the majority also believes their faith is primarily a positive contribution to society. Large majorities of practicing Christians, and especially Millennials and evangelicals, report two confident attitudes: They feel their faith is a force for good (88%) and that it is essential for society (75%).
This is also true for American faith leaders, regardless of religious tradition. A majority believes their position as clergy gives them a unique and important role to play in society and in preserving religious freedom. The study was primarily conducted among Christian leaders; however, in order to represent the voice of non-Christian faith leaders on issues that affect multiple religions, the research also included clergy from Mormon, Jewish and Islamic traditions. Across the board, most leaders embrace the idea that they have a uniquely important role when it comes to religious freedom, including solid majorities of Protestant non-mainline pastors (72%), Catholic priests (67%), clergy from other traditions (63%) and Protestant mainline pastors (61%).
Isara Mo
Very afraid like the 100 who couldn’t face Jezebel but had to be hidden in caves and be fed secretly by Obadia..
Only Elijah spoke the truth and almost committed suicide..
John the Baptist was bold in his preaching and had his head chopped off….
Varnel Watson
this is about right with AG I’ve pointed a few things before and ppl get mad RichardAnna Boyce did too I also see Link Hudson also just beat around the bush on their cog issues Even Charles Page has quieted down quite a bit since I’ve known him Alan
Link Hudson
I do not know what youmean. I do not usually shy away rom contraversial topics. But I am not really in the loop for COG issues.
Varnel Watson
I;ve noticed that and have pointed it out as well
Dan Dillon
I don’t usually get into church politics, but I have to agree on this. Pastors do not preach if it’s controversial. Seems as if no one preaches on sin and hell.
Varnel Watson
there is that of course and there is the calling to preach the truth too
Daniel J Hesse
I sticking with you! You’re my theological hero!
Ron Raylene Raney
Yep
Varnel Watson
not to even mention political correctness
Troy Day
this is TRUE Link Hudson Charles Page Neil Steven Lawrence Darnell Henson Jr. we have been following your cog pastor disciplined for his anti gay remarks here with now formal charges Jim Price John Mushenhouse Isara Mohamed against him Tony Richie Dale M. Coulter Melvin Harter https://www.actscelerate.com/viewtopic.php?t=91571
John Mushenhouse
Troy Day lot of that is getting the issue out and the one who was charged does things for upward mobility. Just another bureaucratic Churh of God carnal game playing under the auspices of concern for doctrinal purity. It is an attempt at getting control back at Lee from the liberals as appointing a new president failed. They stood around and did nothing while the former president packed the school with his ilk. Perhaps it is too little too late or they should have followed the Holy Spirit and not their pride. Their pride? They wanted recognition among the world for having a top tier university. Pitiful.