How to massage a survey

David Robertson  |  Features
Date posted:  1 May 2015
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How to massage a survey

Steve Chalke | photo: CCASA3(1mattc)

An interesting article recently appeared on the Christian Today website apparently indicating a big shift in Christian attitudes towards same sex relationships.

Seemingly one in four churchgoers now thinks that same sex relationships are okay but 37% of those are too frightened to speak out.

But is it really that straightforward? Forgive my cynicism, but there are several pointers here that indicate this ‘research’ is somewhat skewed and dishonest.

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