This is according to a study from the American Bible Society and Barna. Take it for what it’s worth:
1) Knoxville, Tenn.
2) Shreveport, La.
3) Chattanooga, Tenn.
4) Birmingham/Anniston/Tuscaloosa, Ala.
5) Jackson, Miss.
6) Springfield, Mo.
7) Charlotte, N.C.
8) Lynchburg/Roanoke,Va.
9) Huntsville/Decatur,Ala.
10) Charleston/Huntington, W.Va.
What? No Colorado Springs
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I’m surprised Tulsa, OK didn’t make the list.
I am a pastor in Mississippi – I am so glad MS made a good list for once.