Americans less optimistic about race relations, study shows

Fewer Americans believe the nation has made significant progress in race relations. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research conducted prior to the 2020 election finds U.S. adults are less likely now than in 2014 to agree with the statement “We have come so far on racial relations.” Today, 46 percent say America has made […]

Are pastors growing more hesitant to preach on race?

Pastors seem more reluctant to address issues of race in their congregations today than four years ago. According to a LifeWay Research study, 74 percent of pastors agree their congregation would welcome a sermon on racial reconciliation, with 32 percent strongly agreeing. In 2016, however, 90 percent of pastors believed their congregation would be open […]