(122) Tue 4 Jul 95 14:40 By: Robin Murray-o'hair To: All Re: Re: Clergy Not Respected by A

(122)   Tue 4 Jul 95 14:40
By: Robin Murray-o'hair
To: All
Re: Re: Clergy Not Respected by Americans
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CLERGY NOT RESPECTED BY AMERICANS

by Conrad Goeringer

     They're not ranked down there with used car salesmen
and ambulance-chasing lawyers, but members of the clergy don't
enjoy the near-universal public acclaim they once did. The George
Gallup polling organization notes that "There was a time when
members of the clergy were the most respected members of their
community. But factors such as the televangelist scandals,
political forays by some highly visible clergy, and moral lapses
by others have taken their toll on the standing enjoyed by men
and women of the cloth."

     Last month's report by the Gallup organization noted
that only 14 percent of respondents rate the ethical standards of
the clergy as "very high"; 40 percent use the term "high."
Another 34 percent consider the folks on the other side of the
altar rail to be average, and 9 percent rate them as "low."

     Up to 1988, surveys indicated that the clergy "always
had ranked first in comparison to a wide range of professions,"
but have since been knocked out of the top spot by pharmacists.
They still enjoy a slight confidence lead ahead of dentists,
college teachers, and engineers.

     In case you HAD to ask, at the bottom of the heap are
found senators, congressional representatives, insurance agents,
and, as expected, car salesmen.

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