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One in Three Americans Say the Bible is The AnswerThough beliefs about the Bible and its role in society are becoming increasingly polarized, the Bible remains a highly valued, influential force in America.
The findings are reported in American Bible Society's annual State of the Bible survey released today. The report details Americans' beliefs about the Bible, its role in society, its presence in U.S. homes and more. As in previous years, the survey found that the Bible remains a highly valued, influential force in America. But beliefs about the Bible and its role in society are becoming increasingly polarized—particularly when the data is examined by age group. The research also uncovered a significant disconnect in belief versus behavior. While 66% of those surveyed agreed that the Bible contains everything a person needs to know to live a meaningful life, 58% say they do not personally want wisdom and advice from the Bible, and about the same amount (57%) read it fewer than five times per year. The State of the Bible 2013 survey, conducted by Barna Group on behalf of American Bible Society, found that:
• 1 in 6 people reported buying a copy of the Bible in the last year. • 80% of Americans identify the Bible as sacred. • Americans have plenty of copies at their fingertips - an average of 4.4 Bibles per household. • 56% of adults believe the Bible should have a greater role in U.S. society. • But actual Bible reading and perceptions about the Bible have become increasingly polarized, with 6 million new Bible antagonists in the last year alone.
• While those ages 18-28 are the least likely age group to read the Bible, they are the most interested in receiving input and wisdom from it on several topics including: • Parenting (42%, compared to 22% of all adults) • Family conflict (40%, compared to 24% of all adults) • Dating and relationships (35%, compared to 16% of all adults) • Romance and sexuality (30%, compared to 17% of all adults) • In a non-election year, an increasing number of adults believe the Bible and politics do not mix (54%, compared to 49% in 2012). However, 69% still say their faith influences their views on political issues. "Americans overwhelmingly recognize the decline of morality in our nation," said Doug Birdsall, president of American Bible Society. "The good news is the Bible is the ultimate instruction guide on how to live a moral life. Unfortunately, more than half of Americans rarely, if ever, read it." The disconnect between belief and action when it comes to Bible reading is troubling, says Birdsall. "If we had a cure for cancer, wouldn't everyone with cancer take it? Americans are telling us that the cure for declining morality is sitting on our bookshelves," says Birdsall. "But more than half of Americans are simply letting the cure gather dust."
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