Friday, July 25, 2008

Religious Landscape Survey

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” II Tim. 3:16-17

How do Americans do when it comes to doctrine, truth and beliefs? Read on...
Here are some of the findings from the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
of the beliefs and practices of adults in the United States:
• 92 percent believe in God
• 79 percent believe in miracles
• 68 percent believe in angels and demons
• 58 percent pray daily (outside of religious services)
• 39 percent attend religious services at least once a week
• 39 percent meditate at least once a week
• 35 percent say they read Scripture at least once a week
• 45 percent say they seldom read Scripture
• 34 percent have experienced or witnessed a divine healing of illness or injury
• 31 percent say their prayers are answered at least once a month
• 19 percent say their prayers are answered at least once a week
• 14 percent cite religious beliefs as the main influence on their political thinking
• More than half of evangelical respondents said many religions can lead to eternal life, despite the central evangelical tenet that Jesus is the sole path to eternity with God.

Now, I ask you - if Jesus is THE way, truth and life, how can there be ANY other way?
God help us if we don’t stand for the truth of His Word.

Peter Lord said years ago, “We practice daily what we believe, all the rest is just religious junk!!”