Frequent Bible Reading Tied to Social Justice, Openness to Science

youngmanhattanite:

What daily practice may help American Christians become more concerned about issues of poverty, conservation and civil liberties?

Reading the Bible.

The answer may come as a surprise to those locked into viewing religious practices in ideological boxes. However, a new study by Baylor University researcher Aaron Franzen found frequent Bible reading predicted greater support for issues ranging from the compatibility of science and religion to more humane treatment of criminals.

The study, one of the first to examine the social consequences of reading Scripture, reveals the effects of Bible reading appear to transcend conservative-liberal boundaries.

Anyone carrying signs with relevant Bible quotes on them regarding the poor and whatnot? Might be a good strategy. 

“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

Source: azspot

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  4. thekitchenknight reblogged this from the19thhistory and added:
    Mmm, yes.
  5. the19thhistory reblogged this from shiningstarshiddenfires and added:
    “Transcend conservative-liberal boundaries.” I like it.
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  7. metamorphoseandbodhi reblogged this from azspot and added:
    Click the link to read the full article.
  8. charliechaya reblogged this from thewithywindle and added:
    Very interesting.
  9. thisisjamesj said: Not surprising at all, I’d say.
  10. victorytasteslikeice reblogged this from cincodenada and added:
    Interesting!
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  12. beingexemplary reblogged this from theadamglass and added:
    If more Christians read the Bible, and got the point of “love your neighbor as yourself” the world would be a better...
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  14. azron reblogged this from azspot and added:
    This is an interesting conclusion.
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    “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
  17. youngmanhattanite reblogged this from azspot and added:
    Anyone carrying signs with relevant Bible quotes on them regarding the poor and whatnot? Might be a good strategy.
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