Redefinition of Sin Fuels Social Turbulence, Research Shows

Redefinition of Sin Fuels Social Turbulence, Research Shows

(GLENDALE, AZ — October 21, 2025) — New research reveals a steady erosion in how Americans understand and define sin. Asked about 12 specific behaviors—each traditionally considered sinful—the majority of Americans now say only half still deserve the label “sin,”...
CRC/Barna: Why Are Americans So Confused about Sin?

CRC/Barna: Why Are Americans So Confused about Sin?

CRC Staff | September 16, 2025 | From the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University (GLENDALE, AZ) —Americans are deeply confused about the nature of sin—with only one in seven (14%) holding a consistently biblical view of sin. And much of this...
CRC: Millions of American Christians Deny Their Sinfulness

CRC: Millions of American Christians Deny Their Sinfulness

CRC Staff | September 5, 2025 | From the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University GLENDALE, AZ) — While Americans—84%—acknowledge that sin exists, many do not consider themselves sinners. And a new report identifies the same pattern in the Church—where...