We Need to Stop Being Angry Often

 Anger is a common and often intense  emotion that is characterized  by feeling of frustration, friction, annoyance , or conflict with another person, event, or situation, the USA Today website reports today (May 31, 2025). 

Although a lot of us think of anger as a limiting or mostly negative emotion, there are times it can be useful. "Anger can be helpful when it signals that something isn't right or needs to change ," says Raymond Chip Tafrate, a clinical psychologist and professor at Central Connecticut State University and co--author of "Anger Management for Everyone: 10 Proven Strategies to Help You Control Anger and Live a Happier Life."

Anger can reveal a problem that needs to be solved, motivate you to make a needed change, or push you to have a tough conversation. Think of becoming mad at a healh condition like obesity and deciding to tackle it, participaing in a public protest to affect social change, or getting the courage to approach a friend or colleague to insist their treatment of you or others improve.

At the same time, "anger can become a problem if it happens too often, is too intense, or lasts too long," says Tafrate. And there's a big difference between anger helping motivate you to have a hard conversation in the first place and approaching someone in a state of anger instead of with measured words or behaviors. 

We get upset about injustices in the world, poor treatment toward ourselves or others, the stressors of everyday life, or concerns over one's social, physical, or financial standing. 

Genetics may also play a role. Many people are born with a more negative nervous system that can make them more prone to respond negatively to perceived threats . Genes can also affect how we manage our emotional responses more generally.

Learning to control and manage anger can help you avoid hurting yourself and others, and keep you out of trouble and embarrassing situations. It's also not good for your body to too often experience the flood of stress hormones associated with anger. 

We Need to Follow Christ in How We Speak

 Communication is one of the major building blocks that contributes towards building a strong relationship and helps us connect better with those around us, the Crossmap website reports today (May 29, 2025). 

The best person we can learn from on how to be an excellent communicator is God. We can look up to Him for wisdom. When we study the life of Christ, we can see that He understood the importance of speaking with compassion. The Lord we serve is compassionate,gentle, patient, kind, forgiving, and loving.

Christ followed the Father's commands. He lived in obedience to the Father, and in all He did. He glorified God, including His speech. Christ is the perfect example we should follow. 

As Christians, we should take time to think before we speak and we should also be mindful of"how" we say things. Our tone and body language make a big difference when it comes to conversing with others and can affect how people receive the information we give them. We can have the right things to say, yet our approach at times can hinder a peson from accepting our wisdom.

Christ followed the Father's commands. He lived in obedience to the  Father, and in all He did. He g;lorified God, including His speech. Christ is the pefect example we should follow. 

Franklin Graham: Evangelize and Obey God Despite Hardships

 Evangelist Franklin Graham opened the European Congress on Evangelism on May 27 with a passionate call for Christians to preach "the whole gospel" without compromise, "warning that a secularized and confused world will not be reached by a watered--down message." the Christian Daily website today (May 28, 2025). 

"These are our orders." he told 1,000 evangelist leaders from 56 countries. "Let's preach it with power." 

The opening session of the four--day event saw heartfelt worship led by German bocalist Sarah Kaiser, musical artist Charity Gayle, and pianist Huntley Brown. The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Ably Ahmed Ali, also made a guest appearance to encourage attendees at their congress in their faith. 

Reinhardt Schink, a leading board member of the Evangelische Allany Deutschland (German Evangelical Alliance) gave a special welcome to delegates who watched a visual  media presentation of the history of the gospel in Europe. He recalled how a message of  hate emanated from Berlin with the rise of the Nazi party in 1935, "as we Germans exalted ourselves over other people and also over the living God."

"But with this Congress," added Schink, " a message of life and peace will now be sent out from Berlin to Europe. This message must be heard because it is the one life--changing word of God. It's good news to all mankind. It's just Jesus."

Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in Antisemitic Attack in D.C.

 Christian leaders and advocacy groups in the U.S. have offered their condolences after two Israeli Embassy staffers were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.on May 21, the Christian Post website reports today (May 24, 2025). 

The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were identified by the Times of Israel as a  "couple about to be engaged."

The shooting happened at an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The attack appeared to be religiously motivated, as the 30--year--old suspect, Elias Rodrigues of Chicago, reportedly shouted "free, free Palestine!" while in custody.

The shooting comes  at a time of concern over antisemitism in the U.S. following the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack in Israel perpetrated by the Hamas terror organization and ensuing Israeli military offensive in Gaza. 

Religious leaders expressed solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people as they mourned the loss of the Israeli Embasssy staffers.

7 Killed in Mexican Church Event; Suspected Cartel Attack

 Seven young people in Mexico were fatlally shot by gangsters while attending a Catholic festival in the state of Guanajuato, the Christian Today website reports today (May 23, 2025).

On the morning of May 19, a  group of gunmen -- believed to be from the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel -- drove into the middle of town and started shooting at those attending the Catholic festival.

Open Doors placed Mexico at 31 on its 2025 watch list of the worst countries for persecution, ahead of some Islamic and communist countries.

While on the face of it a Christian counrtry, the scourge of gang violence means that many ordinary citizens  -- regardless of their faith -- can be the targets of gang violence.  Faith leaders who openly oppose the gangs  face  the real danger of abduction and/or  murder.

The Episcopal Conference of Mexico said of he festival shooting that people "cannot remain indifferent in the face of the spiral of violence that is wounding so many communities."

The local archbishop, Jaime Calderon, said he believed the attack was part of a gang war between Santa Rosa   de Lima and a rival cartel known as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. 

Open Doors suggests the following prayer for the situation in Mexico:

"Heavenly Father, thank you for our brothers and sisters in Mexico, and for their courage in standing up to the violence and crime that is so rife in the country. Strengthen them and fill them with Your Holy Spirit; give them the right words to say as  they continue to stand against injustice. 

"Protect believers from being recruited by criminal gangs and bring an end to the hold that these groups have over the nation. Help believers from indigenous backgrounds to find safe places to meet and worship -- may their testimonies shine Your light in dark places, Amen."

Extreme Heat Hits Central and Southen U.S.

 Summer temperatures arrived earlier in the U.S. this year, affecting millions of people in Central and Southern states, the USA Today website   reports today (May 22, 2025).

The National Weather Service said more high heat and humidity are in store for the next few days.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data shows 2025 already has a 39% chance of being the second--warmest year on record, behind 2024, and a 3% chance of being the warmest year on record. There is a greater than 97% likelihood that 2025 will be one of the five warmest years on record, NOAA said.

According to research released by the European Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature for April 2025 was 1.08 degrees Fahrenheit above average -- 0.13 degrees warmer than the previous record set in April 2024.

Now and in the coming days, a heat dome will keeep temperarures 15 to 20 degrees above average, well into the upper 90s and triple --digits. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for aeas in Texas that stretch  from the Texas Hill Country and the Rio Grande to the state's east coast.

Who Is Jesus?

"Jesus and His dsciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way He asked them, 'Who do people say I am?'" (Mark 8:27), the Crossmap website reports today (May 21,2025).

After Peter had spent so much time with Jesus, he became familiar with who Jesus was, so he never was fitting to Jesus' question. "You are the Messiah. It wasn'e the right time for everyone to know who Jesus fully was, even though the whole time He was on earth. He was revealing the Father of God. Was it a big surprise? The fullness of the glory of God was revealed in Jesus after He died on the cross. Jesus became our Messiah. He won the victory over sin  and became the exalted Son, who sits at the right hand of God.

The one thing about our identity that we should never forget is that God tells us who we area and calls us His sons and daughters. We are a new creation because of Jesus. and belong to God's Kingdom.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here.

Pakistan Has Record Number of Blasphemy Cases

A rights watchdog chronicled a record 344                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 4                            new blasphemy caes in Pakistani in  2024 ,highlighting  an ncreasaed abuse of the country's  condemned blasphemy laws,

 the CHristian Daily webbsite reports today (May17, 2025).

Of the 344 new blasphemy cases70 percent of  the  accused were Muslims, 6 percent were CHristians, 9 percent  Hindus,  and 14  percent Ahmadis, according  to the Annual   Human   RIghts Observer  report.

"The . blatant weaponization of blasphemystatues, which relates to disrespect of holy personages,  including the family, wives and companions      of Islam's prophet, Muhammad, and  the four caliphs, and is punishable wirt h up  to 10 years in prison, was the most used  section. Last year, 128  people were charged under this section.

"The next most frequently abused provision  was SECTION 295-A  (hurting  of religious sentiments) with 106 reported cases,"         the report noted. 

Sections 295B (-Desecration of  the Quran) and 295-C  (disrespecting MuHammad) were also often used, leading   to 62 individuals acccused  across various regions of Pakistan,  the  report noted.

Punjab Province recorded the highest numbeeof blsphemy --related accusatons , accounting for 62percent                                                                                                                                       of the totqal cases.

Pakistan, whose population is more  than 96 percent Muslim, ranked eighth on Open Doors 2025 World Watch List of the most  difficult places t o be a  Chrisrtian.                                                                                                                                                

Pope Leo XIV's First Mass Sends Message of Faith

Newly selected Pope Leo XIV delivered his first papal homily in the Sistine Chapel, sending a bold  and unmistakable tone for his pontificate, the Christian Today website reports today (May 15, 2025). 

His message: Reclaim an authentic vision of Jesus Christ or risk living in a state of "practical atheism."

It was a powerful and sobering reflection, rich in theological depth and pastoral concern. 

The pope cautioned against the growing trend  -- both outside and within the Church -- or reducing Christ to a mere moral leader, charismatic figure or inspirationall role model. 

He went on: "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God: the one Savior , who alone reveals the face of the Father. In Him, God in order to make Himself close and accessible to men and women, revealed Himself to us in the trusting eyes of a child, in the lively mind of a young person and in the mature features of a man, finally appearing to His disciples after the resurrection with His glorious bidy." In those few words, Pope Leo XIV not only identified one of the gravest spiritual challenge of our age, but also called the Church to radical fidelity and renewal. 

Leo's election came as a surptise to many . Born Robert Francis Prevost, he is an American by birth and a Peruvian citizen by ministryhv, having served the Church in Latin America for nearly a decade. An Augustinian by formation and the former head of the Dicastery for Bishops, he brings a blend of deep intellectual grounding and pastoral sensitivity to the Chair of St. Peter. 

Leo's homily was not a political address or a gentle overture. It was a call to arms for the Church to be what it claims to be:: the living Body of Christ in the world. His emphasis on faith  as a personal, daily journey -- rather than an abstract belief system -- speaks directly to a generation increasingly disenchanted with institutional religion, but still yearning for spiritual truth.

The Future of the Church Isn't Dying -- It's Rising

Headlines shout that faith is fading. Churches are closing. Trust in institutions is crumbling. Many predict a future without God. Yet beneath the  surface, a quiet revival is stirring, the Christian Post website reports today (May 14, 2025). 

Belief in Jesus is not fading --it's surging and the next generation is leading the way. 

A new study frrom Barna's State of the Church 2025 initiative reveals something remarkable : two--thirds of American adults -- 66% -- now say they have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ that remains important in their lives. That's a 12--point surge since 2021, when commitment levels reached a 30--year low. 

In just four years, approximately 30 million more Americans have chosen to follow Jesus. 

Millenial men have surged by 19 points. For the first time in modern history, young men are outpacing young women in spiritual commitment, flipping a trend that held firm for decades. 

This is not a fad. It's a profound awakening.

Spiritual hunger is growing, but  belief alone is not enough. This generation needs spiritual guides who will walk wih them beyond decision into lifelong devotion. 

 If we don't guide this generation now, we risk leaving them trapped in silent  pressure, searching for relief that only a real connection with Christ can bring. 

The most effective way to defend our faith today is by multiplying disciple--makers and expanding our reach exponentially. 

We are witnessing a renewed hunger for belonging , meaning and purpose -- but hunger alone diesn't nourish. Belief must be formed into conviction. Conviction must be shaped into character. Character must be anchored in truth.

The future of the church isn't dying -- it's rising . But it will not rise by accident. It will rise because ordinary believers chose to build, to guide, and to give their lives away.

Southern Baptist Membership Declines for 18th Year, but Baptisms See Uptick

 Southern Baptist membership has declined for 18 years, but baptisms have seen an encouraging uptick, the Christian Daily website reports today (May 13, 2025). 

Membeship in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has fallen for the 18th consecutive year, with total membership now at 12,722 -- the lowest reported since 1974 -- according to new data released April 30. 

Desite the decline, the SBC recorded more baptisms in 2024 than in any year since 2017, marking the fourth straight year of growth in baptisms  and signaling renewed momentum in evangelism and outreach. 

Lifeway Research, which compiles the SBC's Annual Church Profile (ACP) in cooperation with Baptist State  Conventions, reported a 2 percent drop in membership from 2023 to 2024. That equates to a net loss of 259,824 members. The latest figures follow a 1.8 percent decline the previous year  and 2.9 percent drops in each of the two years prior. 

"The largest portion of membership declines come from churches acknowledging that certain members are gone for good and removing their names. Other drops come from churches that close or leave the Convention," said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research. 

Weekly Church Attendance Neds to Be the Norm

 Weekly church attendance should be the norm, the Christian Post website reports today (May 11, 2025).

The goal of church leaders should be moving church members to weekly attendance. The core has declined from 31% of Americans to 25% . The effects of a six--point decline are major. These members who attend weekly are your church's most faithful volunteers , givers, and inviters. 

The monthly attendees were called capricious. They are difficult to predict. Some will return to more frequent attendance, while others will move to less--frequent categories. Their numbers are the smallest of any of the categories (10% and 7%) because they usually don't stick here. They could move to higher commitment or lower commitment on a whim. It is important for church leaders to identify the Capricious to encourage them toward higher commitment. 

Both the casual and conditional attendees are really church dropouts. The Casual will most likely attend Christmas Eve service, the most likely time these persons will attend. 

The Conditional will only come to church typically with some life--altering event. What was the day that more conditionals came to church in recent history? It was Sept. 16, 2001, the first Sunday after the 9--11 attacks. 

The closed never go to church. Their attendance is rare. Many of them are second and third--generation unchurched people. Closed grew the fastest from 2008 to 2024,a full 14 percentage points. 

The local church is God's plan A for His mission on earth, and He did not leave us a plan B.

Weekly worship attendance should be the norm for Christians. It's just that important. 

 

5 Things to Know about Pope Leo XIV

 Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was named the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church , choosing the name Pope Leo XIV, the Christian Today website reports today (May 10, 2025). 

Here are five things to know about Prevost, specifically his background and his views. 

1. He is the first American pope.

Pope Leo XIV is the first pope in the United States of American history. According to the College of Cardinals Report, he was born in Chicago, Illinois on Sept. 14, 1955. He graduated from Villanova University in 1977 with a baachelor of science in mathematics. In 1982, he graduated from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago with a master of divinity. That same year, he was ordained a priest. 

2. He has spent considerable time in Latin America.

He received a licentiate in canon law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Italy, in 1984 and a doctorate in canon law from the same institution three years later. From 1985 to 1986, Leo XIV engaged in ministry work in Chulucanas, Peru. From 1988 to 1998, he served as a community prior, formation director , and professor in Trujillo, Peru. After returning to the U.S. for over a decade, the pope moved back to Peru in 2014, where he became the apostolic administrator of the Roman Catholic Diocese at Chiclayo, Peru. In 2023, he was appointed president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

3. He opposes female deacons , and has mixed views on LGBT issues. 

Leo XIV has expressed opposition to ordaining female deacons and has an unclear position on blessings for same--sex couples. 

In remarks delivered in 2023, Prevost stated that "clericalizing women doesn't necessarily solve a problem, but might make a new problem."

In a 2012 address, the Bishop Prevost expressed concern about promotion of "sympathy for beliefs and practices that contradict the Gospel in Western culture." He cited the "homosexual lifestyle" and "alternative families made up of same--sex partners and their adopted children"  as examples. 

4. He has expressed concern about Trump's immigration policies.

Prevost is shown in a 2018 screenshot condemning the Trump administration's  policies separating llegal immigrant children from their parents or guardians.

5. He has faced allegations of not responding adequately to sex abuse allegations.

The publication InfoVaticana reported on a March 2024 letter to Pope Francis. It maintains that during his tenure as Bishop of Chicago, the future pope "took no action"  against a priest who sexually assaulted three minors. The diocese of Chicago paid $150,000 for abuse victims who accused Prevost of covering up the abuse. 

History Is Made with Pope Leo XIV; First Ever Pontiff from U.S.

 Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost today  (May 8,2025) became the first ever pope from the U.S. , a surprise selectopm by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal; conclave in Rome,the USA Today website reports. 

The new pontiff, who took the name :Leo XIV, greeted the thousands 0f exuberant faithful and onlookers, many overcome  with emotion as he spoke from the red velvet--draped central balcony of St. Peter's Square.  

"Peace be with you all," he told the cheering crowd in fluent Italian. Leo, who became the church's 267th pope, also spoke in Spanish in his brief address. 

Leo, 69, who was born in Chicago, was not one of the names mentioned frequently as top contenders to replace Pope Francis, who died April 21. 

He had attracted interest from papers because of his quiet style and backing of  Francis' 12--year papacy, especially his devotion to social justice issues. He is considered a centrist, so perhaps a compromise choice, but is not seen as welcoming in the LGBTQ+ comminity as Francis. 

Just an hour earlier before Prevcost was named pope, the crowd, many of whom had stood to watch for hours with eyes glued to the Sistine Chapel chimneys, roared in elation as white smoke poured into the sky and bells tolled across the plaza, signaling the new leader of the church's 1.4 billion members. 

Leo attended Villanova University and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago before earning a doctorate in cannon law from Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

The Relationship between Ethics and Religion

The relationship between ethics and religion is a complex and varied one, with many different opinions and interpretations, the Ethics Sage website reports today (May 7, 2025). 

Religion often provides the framework for ethical belief and behacvior, as it outlines a set of standards for living a moral life. Religion can be used as a source of authority to provide guidance on how to act in a certain situation, and it provides a code of conduct to adhere to. 

On the other hand, ethics can also be seen as a way to provide an objective set of rules and principles to guide religious behavior, as well as a way to evaluate the moral implications of certain actions. All in all, the relationship between ethics and religion can be seen a a  two--way street, whereby each influences the other in order to promote morality and ensure our actions adhere to a certain set of standards. 

Religion has been a cornerstone of moral values in many societies for centuries. From the Bible to the Quran, religious texts provide guidance on how to lead a moral life. 

While ethics is based on a set of philosophical principles, religion is often based on divine commandments or teachings. Despite these differences, many religions share some core ethical values, such as respect for life, love for one another, and honesty. 

Religion provides a framework of  beliefs and values which, in turn, define ethical principles. These principles are then embedded in the culture, influencing the way people think and behave.  

Church Must Preserve Society in Time of Crime and Corruption

If the Church exists and is present in society, why is there so much criminality?, the Christian Daily website asks today (May 6, 2025).

Have we asked ourselves why crime, corruption, injustice,, and evil continue to thrive around us? Could it be because we are living in overwhelming darkness and moral decay?  

All violence and crime impact people's lives, as well as the well--being and peace of mind of families -- and therefore, also the believers who are part of the population.

Every one of us -- regardless of economic status, religion, social backfround, race, or culture -- is exposed to the growing danger of delinquency and criminality. These forces are rapidly escalating and contributing to the rise of a culture of death in our society. The proposals and measures implemented by gocvernment -- even in cooperation with all branches of the state -- are often ineffective and, at best, insufficient. 

In light of the Holy Scriptures, the Church has a role to fulfill on this earth. Analysts must look beyond the social causes of inequality, injustice, and exclusion to grasp the full nature of the human being, who is not only physical but also spiritual. 

Violence and crime originate in the sinful nature of human beings, which then take root and grow within the unjust structures of society. In this sense, the Church must engage in the spiritual and moral discernment of criminal behavior in order to offer a viable comprehensive solution to the problem of crime. 

We are called to proclaim the way of freedom as the transforming message of the good news of redemption in Christ, with the clear and powerful anointing of the spirit. Through this message, people might turn from their sins and repent -- being reconciled with God and with one another. 

Trump Seeks Huge Spending Increase on Border, Deportations

President Donald Trump wants to boost the nation's border security budget by nearly $44 billion, for one year only, the USA Today website reports today (May 4, 2025). 

The proposal would raise the Department of Homeland Security budget by two--thirds to $107 billion, from $65 billion, for fiscal year 2026. 

The one--time funding surge would enable DHS to pay for the President's planned deportation campaign, build border fencing, modernize the Coast Guard fleet, and enhance Secret Service operations. 

The proposal would at the same time cut funding for programs that support vulnerable migrants  or make investments in migrants' home countries to create the economic and security conditions that would encourage them to remain.  

It cuts or eliminates funding for programs that resettle refugees, places unaccompanied minors with sponsors, provides emergency shelter to migrants and for USAID, the State Department entity that funds programs overseas.  The president's proposal is a request; Congress holds the power of the purse to appropriate money to fund the government. 

DHS is the umbrella agency for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection -- two agencies that are key to Trump's deportation and border security agenda. 

"ICE, CBP, and other agencies have consistently felt underfunded for the missions they are allocated with," said Colleen Putzel--Kavanaugh, associate policy analyst with the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute. "For mass deportation, ICE has said it doesn't have the resources to do it." 

Trump Seks Huge Spending Increase on Border,Deportations

 President Donald Trump wants to boost the nation's border security budget by nearly $44 billion, for one year only,the USA Today website reports today (May 3, 2025). The proposal would raise the Department of Homeland Security budget by two--thirds to $107 billion, from $65 billion for fiscal year 2026.

The one--time funding surge would enable DHS to pay for the president's planned deportation campaign, build border fencing, modernize the Coast Guard fleet, and enhance Secret Service operations. 

The proposal would at the same time cut funding for programs that support vulnerable migrants or make investments in migrants' home countries to create the economic and security conditions that would encourage them to remain.

It cuts or eliminates funding for programs that resettle refugees, places unaccompanied minors with sponsors, provides emergency shelter to migrants and for USAID, the State Department entity that funds programs overseas. The president's proposal is a request; Congress holds the power of the purse to appropriate money to fund the government.

DHS is the umbrella agency for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection -- two agencies that are key to Trump's deportation and border security agenda. 

"ICE, CBP, all of these different agencies have consistently felt underfunded for the  missions they are allocated with," said Colleen Putzel--Kavanaugh, associate policy analyst with the Migration Policy Institute for Mass Deportation. ICE has said it doesn't have the resources to do it."

What the Bible Says about Boundaries

Boundaries have become almost a buzzword on the internet lately, the Crossmap website reports today (May 2, 2025). 

The person who best demonstrated boundaries was Jesus. He had clear boundaries with people in His life and throughout the Bible. We can see why boundaries are important, and even which boundaries are important.

The most obvious way the Bible puts boundaries on display is almost so obvious that it's easy to miss. God set the world in motion with boundaries. There is a law or a rule that the world follows. In the very beginning, God started by creating boundaries. 

"And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness" (Genesis 1:3--4). 

God set boundaries for day and night, and for land and water. He also set boundaries for us. He told us what we had rule over (Genesis 1:29) and what to eat and what not to eat (Genesis 2:16--17). 

Later in Scripture, God governs His people  and shows us how boundaries are meant to protect us and invites us into healthy relationships with Him and with one another. 

"God's story gives us clarity by showing us the boundaries that He has provided as a protection for women, children, and all in society. In the  law, God provides those boundaries for Israel as a community. The ceremonial boundaries taugfht them God's holiness. The moral boundaries taught them God's righteousness. The social/civil boundaries taught them the value of all in the nation."

Study: White Evangelicals Have Top Support for Trump's First 100 Days

According to a new poll, President Donald Trump and his policies have majority support  among white Evangelical  Protestants, even as nearly all other religious demographics have expressed reservations about some or all of his policies, the Christian Post website reports today (May 1, 2025).

Pew Research Center released a report on April 28 highlighting President Donald  Trump's approval rating among members of various religious denominations as the first 100 days of his second term in office come to a close. The data in the report is based on responses collected from 3589 Americans between April 7--13 and has a margin of error of 1.8 percentage points, 

Respondents include 496 white Evangelical Protestants, 351 white non--Evangelical Protestants, 220 black Protestants, 428 white Catholics, 201 Hispanic Catholics, and 1,079 religiously unaffiliated voters. Overall, Trump has an approval rating of 40% with the American public, while 59% disapproved of his job performance.

Among all Christians, Trump has a 51% disapproval rating and a 48% approval rating. The president boasts a 72% approval rating with this group. Trump has an approval rating of 51% anong both white, non--Evangelical Protestants, and white Catholics. Among all other religious demographics, more disapprove than approve of his presidency.