“A Survey on Christian Cultural Engagement,” which polled 1,000 evangelical Christians, was commissioned by the Institute for Faith and Culture (IFC), founded and led by Rob Pacienza of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and Truths that Transform, and carried out by Lifeway Research.
Most said they have the chance to discuss biblical truths with those outside the church, who disagree with them, but only 30% seek out such opportunities. Roughly one in four Christians (27%) felt they had the necessary tools to carry out such a dialogue, and 31% described themselves as “reluctant” or “indifferent” about sharing their faith-centered views.
“It’s not just that some churches shy away from the public square. Actually, Christians do know that they should be involved in politics and government. They do know they should be involved in culture in every sphere of their life. But they’re afraid to do so for some reason,” said Lauren Cooley, executive director of IFC, on “Washington Watch with Tony Perkins” Wednesday.
“While our faith is to be a personal faith, deeply personal, it’s not to remain private. It’s to be shared with others” and with “different spheres of culture,” said Cooley.
“They know. They believe. But then they fail to act,” she said. […]
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