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By a Slim Margin, Voters Want Democrats to Win House and Senate; Split Evenly on Re-Electing Obama; Evangelicals Feel DifferentlyThe mid-term election will take place in November. With one-third of all Senate seats and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs, the balance of power could shift from the Democrats to the Republicans. In addition, President Obama is struggling to persuade the American people that he is doing a good job and deserves to be re-elected. Read the latest research to find out which party the public wants to rule the Congress, and how they feel about the possibility of returning President Obama for a second term. People’s faith relates to those preferences in significant – and sometimes surprising – ways. >more>
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August 16, 2010
When author Anne Rice recently “quit Christianity” on her Facebook page, she lit up the blogosphere and sparked interest among media. Though the novelist announced that this time she was quitting “in the name... Barna News
August 30, 2010
With the mid-term election in November, Americans have a chance to return power to the Republican Party after two years of Democratic Party rule. However, a new survey by The Barna Group (Ventura, CA)... Barna News
February 15, 2010
One of the great American pastimes is playing “armchair quarterback” in the days following the Super Bowl – assessing the big plays and analyzing the prominent advertisements. A new nationwide Barna Group study... Barna News
May 24, 2010
How does having a child change a parent's level of church involvement? This question was explored in a new research study, conducted by the Barna Group in partnership with Orange, a division of the... Barna News
July 12, 2010
The faith of teenagers is a picture of contrasts. Teenagers are consistently among the most religiously active Americans, with nearly six out of every 10 teens engaged in some type of group spiritual activity... Barna News
Barack Obama was swept into office on a wave of hopes and dreams founded on his promises of a better life and a more competent government. With this first year in office now behind him, many... Barna News
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February 8, 2010
Although some recent economic news offers positive signs, the donor landscape continues to show little indications... Barna News
Numerous shifts are occurring among church-goers in the U.S. as they choose from many new forms and formats of the local church. One of the least understood forms is the house church, and one of the... Barna News
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