Through my research I have discovered studies that prove that devoted church-goers tend to be less prejudiced than "social" attendants. Still non-attendants are also less prejudiced. This doesn't surprise me in any way. I'm glad that the "devoted' are more tolerant, but there are more who attend for social rather than religious reasons. So it's difficult to say where ethnic prejudice stands exactly.
More to come on political affiliation/decisions as compared to religious affiliation.
Perhaps devoted church-goers more understand the importance of putting on the facade of being more tolerant? Just a thought for fun :)
ReplyDeleteAndie, sounds like you've got some hermeneutics to dig in to! :) Have fun!! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on what you're reading...
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