Mainline Protestant clergy are increasingly pro-Palestinian. Their congregants may not follow. (RNS) — Will mainline leaders be swayed by their silent pro-Israel majorities? The post Mainline Protestant clergy are increasingly pro-Palestinian. Their congregants may not follow. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Latter-day Saints leader addresses congregants without a word on racial or LGBTQ+ issues SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Russell M. Nelson announced the planned construction in a pre-recorded closing speech at the twice-annual Salt Lake City conference. It’s traditionally watched by millions worldwide. The post Latter-day Saints leader addresses congregants without a word on racial or LGBTQ+ issues appeared first on Religion News Service.

Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants (RNS) — Mainline clergy are more supportive than their congregants of LGBTQ rights, more likely to have opposed the overturn of Roe v. Wade and less likely to believe America is in danger of losing its culture and identity. The post Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants appeared first on Religion News Service.

Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no. (RNS) — A new study shows white evangelical clergy are as conservative, if not more so, as the people in their churches. The post Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no. appeared first on Religion News Service.