Sublime

a majority of church members rarely read the Bible or prayed regularly; two-thirds never encouraged others to believe in Jesus Christ; more than half of the adults said they rarely encountered and helped the poor or hungry; more than two-thirds believed that obeying rules and following the commandments were sufficient for their salvation; more than

Episode AI notes

1. Religions like Christianity recognize human flaws and the potential for cruelty and exploitation, while also acknowledging the capacity for goodness.




2. Expanding empathy through cosmopolitanism and understanding different experiences is crucial for progress.




3. There are trade-offs between human freedom and flourishing, as well as between

Historical Christianity,

The decline among white practicing Christians was found across age groups—white Boomers declined, white Gen Xers declined, and even white Millennials declined. The white Millennial decline is especially notable in that a majority believed America had a race problem in 2019, but only a minority said the same in 2020.

intended beneficiaries of America’s precious promises.

3 percent

Jesus cares deeply about Ben’s rent and Debbie’s electric bill.