Most Churchgoers Unsure About Bible’s Stance on LGBT Issues
Most American churchgoers don’t believe the Bible is clear in its teaching about LGBT issues.
A survey by the Family Research Council and Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center found that only four in 10 respondents believed the Bible clearly addresses transgenderism, down from 52 percent in 2023. Meanwhile, 23 percent thought the Bible is “unclear or ambiguous” about transgenderism, 24 percent believed that the Bible does not address transgenderism and 11 percent are unsure.
Forty-seven percent believed the Bible is clear about whether homosexuality is morally acceptable, 26 percent believed the Bible is unclear or ambiguous about homosexuality, 16 percent said it is not addressed and 11 percent don’t know. In other survey findings:
- Only half of respondents said the Bible has clear teachings on abortion, compared with 63 percent in 2023.
- Twenty-one percent said the Bible was unclear or ambiguous on abortion; 17 percent said the Bible does not address the topic and 11 percent didn’t know.
- Six in 10 churchgoers said the Bible is clear about religious liberty; 20 percent said it is unclear or ambiguous; 11 percent thought the Bible does not address it; and 11 percent were not sure.
Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, who also is a Baptist pastor, said the results show a need for biblical teaching on the great issues of our day.
“Many pastors, many churches are not systematically teaching the word of God,” he told “The Christian Post.” “And that’s really what we’ve got to get back to. I think people, some pastors are afraid they’re going to offend or lose people by addressing these controversial issues. And the result is that a vacuum that is being filled by the broader culture in the media, so that’s what’s shaping the worldview of many Christians.”
–Alan Goforth
