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Half of Gen Zers say their life was 'transformed' by the Bible's message: study

A new report reveals that while younger generations of Americans are less religious and engaged with the Bible than their older counterparts, roughly half of them credit the Bible's message for transforming their lives.
Married people more likely to be 'very happy'

"No subsequent population categorization will yield so large a difference in happiness across so many people."
$British Rowing bans trans-identified males from competing in women\'s events$
British Rowing bans trans-identified males from competing in women's events

The new policy on Competition Eligibility and Procedures, which is to take effect on September 11.
$Nearly half of millennials think \'misgendering\' should be a crime: survey$
Nearly half of millennials think 'misgendering' should be a crime: survey

A plurality of millennials think that "misgendering" someone should be a crime, a new survey suggests, as those who address people by pronouns that do not match their stated gender identity increasingly face repercussions.
Loneliness is a struggle for many pastors

Pastors are experiencing more loneliness and less support than in years past as fewer seek out spiritual support, according to data the Barna Group considers to be a "cause for concern."
Black Americans lead the way in 'spiritual vitality' and church attendance

"In fact, Black Americans lead the way in nearly every measure of holistic spiritual health."
Americans' faith in the Church, public schools flounders near all-time lows, survey finds

Americans' trust in critical societal institutions continues to flounder near record lows as less than a third say they have confidence in the Church or organized religion and about a quarter has confidence in public schools.
Police drop bail restrictions against pro-life activist arrested for praying near abortion clinic

Restrictions on a pro-life activist following her arrest for praying outside an abortion clinic have been lifted but she continues to face the possibility of additional charges related to her activism.
Scripture engaged Christians 'flourish in every domain of human experience': survey

New research conducted by the American Bible Society reveals that Christians heavily engaged with the Bible and their faith "flourish in every domain of human experience."
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe there are only 2 genders, PRRI study finds

The share of Americans who believe there are only two genders, as opposed to many gender identities, has increased to nearly two-thirds as issues related to LGBT ideology continue to divide the American public, a new study suggests.
Most adults globally say belief in God is not necessary to be moral - study

Majorities in the UK, US and other countries agreed that it was not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral or have good values.
Study links reading the Bible to higher levels of hope

Those who read the Bible have "far more hope" than those who don't, according to a recent survey released as the number of Americans who prioritize Bible reading continues to decline.