New ‘State of the Bible’ Study Digs Deeply for Answers Nearly 75 percent of American adults experience moderate to high levels of loneliness, according to newly released State of the Bible research from the American Bible Society. That’s serious. But the new report also suggests three antidotes to loneliness: Developing a closer connection with God,…

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Church attendance and membership in the U.S. are declining at an alarming rate, which raises as obvious question: Why? To find answers, the American Bible Society recently commissioned a survey of American adults that looked at how Americans feel about church, temple or other faith communities. And several words stood out in their responses: believing, belonging…

A majority of Americans recognize the importance of being a good neighbor, according to new State of the Bible research. Some 74 percent of people who are scripturally engaged said neighborliness is important. And a similar percentage of people with no religious affiliation shared that commitment. State of the Bible is a series of annual…

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With a little data mining, a reputable survey shows more Christians are thriving in their spiritual growth despite other declining metrics, as per the latest market research conducted by the American Bible Society. By analyzing key indicators from their annual report, State of the Bible 2024, we focus on the buried optimism within the slumps.…

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The Movable Middle offers untapped potential within the Christian community that needs our attention. The American Bible Society’s State of the Bible 2024 report reveals a group of 65 million American adults known as the Movable Middle. After they interviewed 35,000 mainstream Americans, the Movable Middle identifies as: Open to hearing the message of the…