Is Christianity Really Declining in Iowa? The data may not paint the full picture.
Is Christianity on the decline in Iowa? The data may not paint the entire picture, explains Pastor Rob Pearson, Youth and Connections Pastor of Living Waters Fellowship. In 2007, 78% of people identified as a Christian, today the number is 63%. But the definition of "Christian" is also changing.
Pearson explains that many Iowans he speaks to, despite claiming to be a Christian, tell him they aren't actually sure what that means. In that same vein, people from other countries assume everyone from the USA are Christians. Are people really turning away from Christianity or are Iowans finally…
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