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Poll: UCC Clergy Most Progressive In Mainline Tradition

This month a new poll of mainline clergy was released. Public Religion Research looked at social, theological and political opinions of clergy in the United Methodist Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, American Baptist Churches USA, Presbyterian Church USA, Episcopal Church, United Church of Christ, and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

United Church of Christ clergy stood apart from their colleagues as generally more progressive. For example, on average 70% of mainline clergy believe the government should play a more active role in solving social problems. 90% of UCC clergy support more active government intervention in social issues.  However, there is diversity in the mainline tradition (even within the UCC) even as opinions trend progressive.   

Read this entire post at the United Church News Blog. 

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