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Most Important Religion Story Was Buried by Earthquake
A 1988 study titled From Belief to Commitment, done for Independent Sector, shows Americans’ religious life is active and service oriented. It reveals 294,271 congregations, 686,000 clergy with two thirds paid, 10.4 million lay volunteers, and $41.4 billion given by congregations in 1986, with much going to outreach and services. The findings highlight widespread charity, health programs, and international relief across denominations.
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Religion Newswriters Association
Jimmy Swaggart
Swaggart
Moses
Gallup
America
James Dunn
Baptist Joint Committee
Alaska
Hawaii
Congress