Today’s spotlight: The growing divide between mainline pastors and their pews

Today we’re stepping aside to highlight a post from another blog that’s digging into a key issue: the widening political gap between clergy and the people they serve.

In this must-read piece, political scientist Ryan Burge lays out new data showing that many pastors—especially in more “liberal”denominations—are far to the left of their congregations. Meanwhile, in conservative churches, clergy and members are more politically aligned. The result is a striking mismatch that’s shaping how churches engage with politics, culture, and each other.

Read the full article on Ryan Burg’s Blog here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ryanburge/p/how-big-is-the-political-divide-between

It’s a sharp look at a quiet shift happening in churches across the country. For more on how religion and politics overlap in law and public life, follow us at religiouslibertytv.substack.com

Source: ReligiousLibertyTV on Substack

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