Signs of the end times pastors point to
Percent of pastors surveyed by Lifeway Research, 2021 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Rise of false prophets and teachings (83%). Lowest: Anti-Semitism toward Jewish people worldwide (63%).
- Rise of false prophets and teachings: 83%
- Many believers growing cold: 81%
- Traditional morals becoming less accepted: 79%
Source: Lifeway Research, 4 Ways to Live During the End Times · Article published 2021-07-23.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Rise of false prophets and teachings (83%). Lowest: Anti-Semitism toward Jewish people worldwide (63%). Rise of false prophets and teachings: 83%. Many believers growing cold: 81%. Traditional morals becoming less accepted: 79%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2021. Source: Lifeway Research, 4 Ways to Live During the End Times (https://research.lifeway.com/2021/07/23/4-ways-to-live-in-the-end-times/).
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