Go Figure Do evangelicals like big government? And other statistics. Compiled by Ted Olsen
December 13, 2006
50% Evangelicals who say the government should not fund faith-based organizations. 50% Evangelicals who say the government should distribute wealth more evenly in this country.
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$1 million Amount donated by Target to the Salvation Army in 2006. $8 million Amount the Salvation Army bell ringers raised in front of Target stores nationwide in 2003. The chain has banned the ringers since 2004.
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17% Hate crimes in 2005 that targeted victims for their religious beliefs. 14.2% Hate crimes in 2005 that targeted victims for their sexual orientation. Sources: Baylor Religion Survey, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, FBI/Associated Press Copyright © 2006 Christianity Today.
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Sources: Baylor Religion Survey, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, FBI/Associated Press
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