State of Theology Survey
Comparing four traditions
An Instagram carousel (@ithinkisam) comparing Evangelical, Black Protestant, Mainline, and Roman Catholic respondents across nine State of Theology survey statements, 2025 wave unless noted.
Evangelicals won
“There is one true God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.”
“Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God.”
“Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not God.”
“The Holy Spirit is a force but is not a personal being.”
“God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.”
“Everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature.”
“Abortion is a sin.”
“Sex outside of traditional marriage is a sin.”
“The Bible's condemnation of homosexual behavior doesn't apply today.”
“People should be able to choose their gender regardless of their biological sex.”
