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New Research Shows Even Committed Christians Struggle with Application, As Overwhelming Majority of U.S. Adults Lack Biblical Basics

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Even the nation’s most biblically grounded Christians struggle to fully apply scriptural principles in their lives—especially when it comes to thorny social issues such as marriage, family, and the sanctity of life. According to new national research, these challenges are not limited to contemporary hot-button issues. Similar worldview weaknesses are emerging among biblically aligned believers … Read more

Few Signs of Spiritual Renewal as the National Incidence of Biblical Worldview Remains Unchanged

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Much discussion followed in the wake of the murder of Christian activist Charlie Kirk about a possible eruption of spiritual renewal and revival in the Christian Church. But a new national survey from Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center indicates that any increased interest in the Christian faith spurred by Kirk’s assassination has not produced … Read more

Most Americans Say Eternal Salvation Demands a Blend of Works and Grace

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Americans typically believe that Jesus Christ’s death on the cross and His resurrection from the grave is not sufficient to secure their eternal salvation. Instead, they  believe that experiencing eternal peace and joy requires a blend of personal works and God’s grace. A new report from the Cultural Research Center of Arizona Christian University based … Read more

Churchgoers Exhibit Significant Changes in Political and Religious Beliefs and Lifestyles

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A new report describing the continuing ideological and spiritual shift among Americans shows how traditional biblical beliefs are being pushed aside by people who consistently attend Christian churches. That transition is leading to more churched adults abandoning traditional conservative perspectives on social and political issues amid a firm disinterest in their worldview. These findings come … Read more

Americans’ Redefinition of Sinful Behavior Fuels Social Turbulence

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New research reveals a steady erosion in how Americans understand and define sin. Asked about 12 specific behaviors—each once traditionally considered sinful—the majority of Americans now say only half still deserve the label “sin.” The new data from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University signals a dramatic shift in the nation’s moral compass, … Read more

Charlie Kirk’s Death Offers a Unique Spiritual Moment

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The murder of Charlie Kirk is one of the biggest tragedies of the 21st Century, and a monumental loss for his wife and children. The Church has lost one of its most influential and unique leaders. Our nation is missing one of its leading thinkers, social activists, and Christian apologists. It is fitting that millions … Read more

Research Identifies Common Sources of Confusion about Sin

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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 confusion stems from how the nation’s adults define “sin,” what they believe it does, and what sources they trust to explain it, according to research from the Cultural Research Center … Read more

Millions of American Christians Deny Their Sinfulness

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New research from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University explores the beliefs of American adults about sin. The prevailing views are more flattering than logical, and more culturally fitting than biblically consistent. One major finding is that just one out of every seven—or about 14%—of self-described Christians have a core theology of sin … Read more

Report Identifies How U.S. States Rank When It Comes to Incidence of Biblical Worldview

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With the national biblical worldview incidence at 4% among adults, a new report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University indicates that there is substantial variance in that incidence across the 50 states. The state with the highest proportion of adults who have a biblical worldview is Alabama, with a 12.6% incidence—more than … Read more

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Americans Possess Contradictory and Unbiblical Views about Moral Truth

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Most adults in the United States do not believe that there are any moral absolutes, and they live accordingly. New data from the American Worldview Inventory 2025, an annual survey of the core beliefs and behaviors of Americans conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, explains why. An earlier report from that … Read more