In this groundbreaking new book, acclaimed researcher and author George Barna identifies, describes, and analyzes seven major “faith tribes” in America—documenting who they are, what they believe, how they vote, and what they are passionate about. Barna provides helpful insight into how these groups influence our economy, politics, and values—and what their potential is to change America. Through his in-depth study of all seven tribes, Barna has identified potential strategies that faith tribes—if they choose to—could employ to facilitate healing and restoration in American culture, and cultures across the world.
The seven tribes are as follows: Captive Christians, Casual Christians, Jews, Mormons, Pantheists, Muslims, and Skeptics.
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What will it take to restore our country to greatness?
One of the greatest characteristics of America is its resilience. Regardless of the economic, political, or cultural crises facing our country, we have always been a forward-thinking nation, capable of surviving tough times and fighting our way back to health.
At this moment in our history, we once again need to find a way to survive and thrive as a nation. The Seven Faith Tribes is a book for such a time as this; one about the renewal that the United States desperately needs, and the surprising truth about the people who can make it happen.
In this groundbreaking work, acclaimed researcher and best-selling author George Barna identifies, describes, and analyzes the seven major "faith tribes" in America—documenting who they are, what they believe, how they vote, and what they are passionate about. You'll be surprised at what you learn about people and cultures you thought you knew. You'll be inspired to better understand each tribe and its unique role in America. And you'll find that these tribes hold the key to rebuilding an America based on shared moral values and community.
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The United States harbors a long and deep tradition of faith. From its founding as a nation of people who sought religious freedom to the present-day conversations regarding the appropriate expression of religious beliefs, American spirituality remains a hot topic of personal conversation, political intrigue, social commentary, and economic significance.
But what do we know about the faith of Americans? Most analyses are woefully inadequate, lumping people into generic categories such as Protestant and Catholic, evangelical and mainline, charismatic and fundamentalist. These general portraits are of limited value.
In The Seven Faith Tribes, researcher and writer George Barna draws upon 25 years of research—and interviews with more than 30,000 people—to identify and closely study the seven dominant “faith tribes” in America. Who are they? What holds them together? How do they differ from each other? And what difference might understanding them make for the future of our country?
Barna offers insightful information on each of these tribes and reveals astonishing insights about how they are influencing our economy, politics, and values. Most importantly, he predicts what lies next for faith in America—and how we all might come together to set the nation on a better course, no matter what faith we embrace.
