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African-Americans Lead in Bible Engagement and Beliefs
PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2017—The results of the latest State of the Bible survey by American Bible Society showed African-Americans are more engaged with the Bible than any other group, overwhelmingly citing positive beliefs and hope found in the Scriptures. Among African-Americans, 71 percent are considered Bible engagedi or Bible friendlyii (compared to just 58 percent of all Americans). A small…
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Chattanooga Reigns as America’s Most Bible-Minded City
PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 2017—A newly released study from American Bible Society ranks Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the nation’s most Bible-minded city. After claiming the top position in 2013 and 2014, Chattanooga lost its lead to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2015, but reclaimed its position as the leader in 2016 and again this year. Rankings are based on Chattanoogans’ thoughts about the Bible’s…
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Americans Say Nation’s Morals Are Declining But Believe Bible is Foundation of Hope
PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2017—The results of the latest State of the Bible survey by American Bible Society showed Americans overwhelmingly believe the Bible is a source of hope and a force for good even as they express growing concern for our nation’s morals. The survey also found that Americans have positive associations with the Bible and those who read it.The…
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American Bible Society Honors Philadelphia Law Enforcement with New Resource
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12, 2016— A recent report reveals there are an estimated 150,000 police officers in the U.S. with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and research indicates one-third of active-duty and retired officers struggle with post-traumatic stress, often without realizing it. During the holiday season—a time of year that can be both high in crime and challenging for those suffering…
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Over-Scheduled Teens Struggle to Find Time for the Bible
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23, 2016—As America’s teens head back to school and the lazy days of summer officially come to a close, new research released today suggests that Bible reading suffers when teens lead busy, over-scheduled lives.The 2016 Teen State of the Bible research, commissioned by American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research, found that 86 percent of American teens…
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40,000 American Catholics Travel to Poland for World Youth Day
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2016—Next week, some 2 million young Catholics will make their way to Krakow, Poland, from all corners of the globe for World Youth Day; of those, 40,000 will be Americans. The July 25 – 31 event, which happens every two to three years, offers attendees (known as pilgrims) the opportunity to connect with one another while being…
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