Research disputes ‘facts’ on Christian divorces
It's been proclaimed from pulpits and blogs for years: Christians
divorce as much as everyone else in America. But some scholars and
family activists are questioning the oft-cited statistics, saying
Christians who attend church regularly are more likely to remain wed.
"It's a useful myth," said Bradley Wright, a University of Connecticut sociologist who recently wrote Christians Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites . . . and Other Lies You've Been Told.
"If a pastor wants to preach about how Christians should take their
marriages more seriously, he or she can trot out this statistic to get
them to listen to him or her."
The various findings on religion and divorce hinge on what kind of Christians are being discussed.
