American Worldview Inventory 2021: What Does It Mean When People Say They Are “Christian”?
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"When someone says they are an American, the meaning of that term is clear. Someone who claims to be a policeman leaves little doubt as to their job. But when people describe themselves as “Christian,” what does that mean? The latest report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University shows that the meaning of “Christian” in America today is far from monolithic, with a number of diverse and oftenconflicting theological views—even beliefs that are thoroughly unbiblical perspectives—among those who embrace the label. And these differences in beliefs often lead to widely divergent views on questions of morality and politics among American Christians, depending on how closely and consistently they are aligned with basic biblical teachings."