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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PRESIDENT AND CEO ROY L. PETERSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
PHILADELPHIA, October, 28, 2019 – American Bible Society President and Chief Executive Officer Roy L. Peterson announced today that he will retire from the organization, after serving in the role since 2014. The Board of Directors has appointed Robert L. Briggs, who served as Senior Vice President in U.S. Ministry, as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. Peterson will continue…
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POPE FRANCIS RECOGNIZES TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BIBLE READING
Pope Francis met with American Bible Society at the Vatican recently where he encouraged its president Roy Peterson and the organization’s efforts to see more Americans actively reading the Bible, while highlighting the unique way the Bible offers transformation to its readers. American Bible Society’s State of the Bible 2018 research reveals that 64 percent of Catholics wish they used…
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Americans Want Peace in Politics
As the mid-term elections approach, a few often-overlooked biblical characteristics may carry more weight among voters than politicians realize. The State of the Bible, a recent survey from American Bible Society, found that an overwhelming 90 percent of Americans believe elected officials should display peace, kindness, gentleness and self-control. These qualities, known as the “fruit of the spirit,” are described…
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AMERICANS’ APPETITE FOR BIBLE GROWS
More Americans are expressing interest in increasing their interaction with the Bible, according to the annual State of the Bible research from American Bible Society. The 2018 report reveals a majority of Americans, 57 percent, declare they wish they used the Bible more. While 89 percent of those who are considered Bible Engaged* desire to increase their Bible use, 70…
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SURVEY ASKS WHO SAID IT: HAN SOLO OR JESUS?
On the eve of the release of the new Star Wars movie Solo, nearly half of Americans are not so fascinated with a galaxy far, far away that they cannot recognize a Jesus quote when they see one. As part of American Bible Society’s annual State of the Bible survey, participants were asked whether Jesus or Han Solo said, “You…
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PEOPLE WHO REGULARLY READ BIBLE SAY IT’S BETTER THAN COFFEE TO JUMP-START THEIR MORNINGS
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2018— The more engaged someone is with the Bible, the more likely he or she is to recognize their need for it on a daily basis, according to the latest State of the Bible research from American Bible Society. Among this group, 61 percent said they must have the Bible as part of their daily routines when…
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