By CDI Staff - Posted at Christian Daily International:
Published October 15, 2025
A new report reveals a rapid and deep erosion of traditional biblical views among regular American churchgoers, particularly on the sanctity of life and the definition of family.A highlighted finding shows that in just two years, the percentage of churchgoing adults who identify as “pro-life” has plummeted from 63% to 43%, according to a national study released Monday (Oct. 13) by the Family Research Council (FRC) in partnership with the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University (CRC).
The extensive survey, which polled more than 1,000 adults who attend Christian worship services at least monthly, paints a picture of a church struggling with its convictions in the face of overwhelming cultural pressure. The research suggests that on foundational moral issues, the gap between those in the pews and the secular public is narrowing at an accelerated pace.
“It’s deeply discouraging to see the share of churchgoers identifying as pro-life drop so dramatically,” said David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview. “For decades, Christians have led the way in defending the dignity of unborn life, but these findings reveal just how much cultural confusion has seeped into the church.”