NASHVILLE — Most U.S. adults say religious liberty is declining in America and Christians face more intolerance than ever. But nearly 4 in 10 also say Christians “complain too much about how they are treated,” according to a new LifeWay Research survey.
The Nashville-based researchers conducted the survey in September 2013 and again in September 2015 shortly after Kentucky clerk Kim Davis served five days in jail and made international headlines for refusing to sign marriage licenses for gay couples.
The survey, released March 30, found:
- 63 percent of U.S. adults overall say Christians face increasing intolerance, up from 50 percent in 2013.
- 60 percent say religious liberty is declining, up from 54 percent.
- 43 percent say American Christians complain too much about how they are treated, up from 34 percent.
(RNS)
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