A survey reveals that many Christians who hold evangelical beliefs distance themselves from the term due to its political connotations and negative associations. Media portrayal of evangelical Christians is viewed negatively by half of the respondents. While some associate evangelicals with faith sharing and specific religious beliefs, others believe the term is misunderstood or carries negative baggage. The survey also shows varying opinions on what defines an evangelical, with a small percentage linking it to politics. Despite this, a majority of respondents feel the term accurately describes their views. Evangelical Christianity's population share has fluctuated over the years, dropping to 17% in 2021 before slightly rebounding to 18% in 2022.
It’s ok to be evangelical. https://t.co/w3Oarg9C3E
Evangelical Christianity was 30% of the population in 1993. It was 27% in 2004. In 2021, it dropped to 17% of the population. It slightly rebounded to 18% in 2022. https://t.co/uFMuHvuxvl
Additionally, 39% said they would refuse to use the term “evangelical” when asked directly if they would do so, and 61% said it accurately describes their views. https://t.co/2inIhHnHCN
Two percent said politics defines an evangelical. https://t.co/2inIhHnHCN
Seven percent said both aspects are needed to define an evangelical, while 14% said they had “no idea” what defines an evangelical. https://t.co/2inIhHnHCN
Meanwhile, 39% said an evangelical Christian is either focused on sharing their faith, and 34% said an evangelical has a set of specific religious beliefs. https://t.co/2inIhHnHCN
Half of respondents said the media view the “evangelical Christian” label negatively. https://t.co/2inIhHnHCN
More than half of the respondents who rejected the “evangelical Christian” label said the term is either “misused or misunderstood” or “has too much negative baggage,” according to the survey. https://t.co/2inIhHnHCN
Most Christians who say they hold beliefs that would identify them as "evangelical" shy away from the word because it carries political implications, a new survey shows. https://t.co/TIbTzrm1jQ
Evangelicals prefer religious, not political, definitions of term, survey shows https://t.co/8RxaqM9S08
And yet he’s the poster boy for evangelicalism. Their whole religion is based on bowing down and asking god for forgiveness. Evangelicals don’t give a shit about morals. The only thing things they care about are political power and money. That’s it. He is their golden calf. https://t.co/NIK2lMCmne