Crunching the numbers Apr 02, 2012 by William McKinney Though giving to religion in the U.S. topped $100 billion in 2010—putting it at nearly 1 percent of GDP—no monthly index charts the nation’s leading religious indicators. Even the Census Bureau, the nation’s most comprehensive data-gathering enterprise, avoids collecting basic information about religion. No constitutional provision [...]

by Ken CampMay 15 2012 WACO—The Boys Scouts of America long have noted the conspicuous presence of Eagle Scouts among astronauts, military officers, top athletes and high-ranking elected officials. But a nationwide scientific survey involving researchers from Baylor University provides the first empirical evidence that shows the positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society. Compared [...]

May 11, 2012 I am a great admirer of the journalist John L. Allen, whose 2009 book The Future Church I have praised highly as a guide to the “megatrends” shaping Christian denominations generally, and not just Roman Catholicism. Allen is a very well informed author, whose views are arguably prophetic. He is in fact [...]