Original sentence: A 2006 survey found that despite the number of homosexual bishops and other members of clergy, two-thirds of weekly church-goers in United States believe that it is inappropriate for gays and lesbians to serve in such a capacity.Disapproval was highest among Evangelical Christians (80%) and lowest among those who attend churches with declining membership (40%)
Edited sentence: A 2006 survey of weekly church-goers in United States found that there remains deep opposition in some congregations to the idea of gay pastors and bishops serving openly.Disapproval was lower still among those who attend churches with declining membership (40%).This ranged, however, from 80% Evangelical Christians opposed, to around only have of Ctatholic congregations