April, 2011
RNS Story | Poll: Americans see clash between values of Christianity, capitalism
[04.20.2011]Nicole Neroulias | Apr 20, 2011 Show Caption Details (RNS) Are Christianity and capitalism a marriage made in heaven, as some conservatives believe, or more of a strained relationship in need of some serious couples’ counseling? A new poll released Thursday (April 21) found that more Americans (44 percent) see the free market system at odds with Christian values than those who don’t (36 percent), whether they are white… more
News Release | Plurality of Americans believe capitalism at odds with Christian values
[04.20.2011]More than six-in-ten say increasing wealth inequality one of biggest problems in U.S. Washington, D.C. – Overall more Americans believe that Christian values are at odds with capitalism and the free market than believe they are compatible (44% vs. 36% respectively), a new national survey finds. This pattern also holds among Christians. Among Christians in the U.S., 46% believe capitalism and the free market are at odds with Christian values,… more