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Authors, sign in!The more often Americans go to church, the more likely they are to support the torture of suspected terrorists, according to a new survey.So, now come the results of the new Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life poll about the relationship between faith/faith practice and one's attitude toward torture. Facts about the research:
- 742 American adults surveyed on use of torture against suspected terrorists
- 54 percent of those who go to religious services at least weekly say it's often or sometimes acceptable
- People unaffiliated with any religious group were least likely to back torture
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The more often Americans go to church, the more likely they are to support the torture of suspected terrorists, according to a new survey.More than half of people who attend services at least once a week -- 54 percent -- said the use of torture against suspected terrorists is "often" or "sometimes" justified. Only 42 percent of people who "seldom or never" go to services agreed, according to the analysis released Wednesday by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
White evangelical Protestants were the religious group most likely to say torture is often or sometimes justified -- more than six in 10 supported it. People unaffiliated with any religious organization were least likely to back it. Only four in 10 of them did.
The analysis is based on a Pew Research Center survey of 742 American adults conducted April 14-21.
Reminds me of the attitudes and reactions I grew up hearing in my home church in regard to issues related to civil rights, racial prejudice, war and other opportunities for hate-speech and hatred.
Lots to think about here. Like to hear your reaction.
Published May 2, 2009 by Larry James |
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Comments (1)
This is surprising information. Something that would never have occurred to me. When you related it to past church attitudes towards civil rights, race and war, I guess it makes sort of sense.
Posted by Angelo Lopez
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May 5, 2009 7:50 PM
Posted on May 5, 2009 19:50