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Dr. Jim Denison, The Denison Forum

“People who say they go to religious services weekly are probably lying”: Cultural Christianity and the power to change culture

APR 22, 20245 MIN
The Daily Article

“People who say they go to religious services weekly are probably lying”: Cultural Christianity and the power to change culture

APR 22, 20245 MIN

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According to Gallup, about three in four Americans identify with a specific religious faith, and 21 percent of us say we attend religious services every week. However, the data says otherwise. The story raises a cultural question: Why would so many people claim to attend religious services so much more often than they actually do? Religiosity does not have the power to transform lives, but being in relationship with our Creator does.

About Denison Forum and The Daily Article

Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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