-a study based on the responses of more than 2000 members and pastors of Protestant and Catholic churches-answers these questions and many more.

This study, conducted in Minnesota by the Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research in College-ville, provides a comprehensive view of the atti-tudes and ideas of Americans belonging to main-stream churches today.

Faith and Ferment provides data that will allow you to identify emerging trends and areas of concern that will be crucial in the continuing life of the church. The responses reflect views on many cur-rent issues, including military supremacy, homo-sexuality, equality of women, the character of the Bible, and the divinity of Jesus.