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The Daily Article

Social conservatism in US rises to highest levels since 2012

The Daily Article

The Denison Forum

Christianity, News, Daily News, Religion & Spirituality

4.9576 Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2023

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Per Gallup, more Americans say they are conservative on social issues than liberal or moderate. In light of this surprising good news, what can we learn that will help us make a transforming impact on our lost culture? 

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Good morning and welcome to the Daily Article podcast.

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Today is Thursday, June the 15th, 2023.

0:51.3

I'm Chris Elkins narrating today's article written by Denison Forum, co-founder and CEO,

0:57.3

Dr. Jim Denison. According to a new Gallup survey, more Americans say they are conservative

1:04.3

on social issues, 38%, then say they are liberal, 29%, or moderate, 31%.

1:11.1

The last time this many Americans said they were socially conservative was 2012.

1:16.9

This, despite the cultural forces so prominent and powerfully aligned on the other side.

1:22.7

In light of this surprising good news, what can we learn that will help us make a transforming impact on our

1:29.4

lost culture? Acclaimed Princeton professor Robert George recently described the resources

1:35.1

supporting Roe v. Wade before it was overturned. Quote, our opponents had everything going for

1:41.4

them. Power, money, prestige, control of the leading institutions of education,

1:47.0

culture, philanthropy, entertainment, the economy, and of course the news media.

1:53.0

We had and have none of those things."

1:57.0

His words describe our cultural position with regard to biblical morality more generally as well.

2:04.0

For example, as the Colson Center's John Stone Street and Shane Morris note,

2:09.0

quote, each year the four-week season of corporate and political virtue signaling,

2:14.6

known as Pride Month, becomes more aggressive and in your face and those who

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