Research Shows Religious Congregations Hear Different Social Topics in Sermons

Research from the Pew Research Center reveals significant differences in the social topics addressed during religious services across various denominations. The study shows that regular attendees of White Evangelical Protestant churches are most frequently exposed to sermons discussing abortion and homosexuality during worship services.

In contrast, Catholic churchgoers are more commonly hearing messages about abortion and immigration issues from their clergy. The research indicates that White Evangelical Protestant congregations tend to cover a broader spectrum of social and political topics during their services, including the previously mentioned issues as well as discussions about Israel, the Iran war, and environmental concerns.