Poll: 63% of Americans think Bible literally true

[MissileMan]

This is interesting....

It oozes with desperation. What's particularly funny is how this creationist is trying to make the flood a natural occurence rather than a divine act.

 

[dilloduck]

It oozes with desperation. What's particularly funny is how this creationist is trying to make the flood a natural occurence rather than a divine act.

Spirituality cannot be expalined by logic or science. Why do people insist on trying when thier ultimate answer is ALWAYS "you just have to have faith that it's true". GIVE IT UP

 

[deaddude]

I would like to hear the flood explanation, I did not think there was enough water on the planet for a global flood.

 

[Said1]

Spirituality cannot be expalined by logic or science. Why do people insist on trying when thier ultimate answer is ALWAYS "you just have to have faith that it's true". GIVE IT UP

Understanding the "higher power" concept helps.

 

[dilloduck]

Understanding the "higher power" concept helps.

agreed--it DOES manage to exclude some preconceived notions

 

[Said1]

agreed--it DOES manage to exclude some preconceived notions

And not controlling that which you can not.

 

[dilloduck]

And not controlling that which you can not.

a Serenity Prayer fan I see

 

[Said1]

a Serenity Prayer fan I see

No, just very familiar with it! Some of it makes a lot of sense, even if you're not an addict.

 

[dilloduck]

No, just very familiar with it! Some of it makes a lot of sense, even if you're not an addict.

lot of good advice in a minimal amount of words

 

[YoungChristian]

There are parts of the Bible that should be taken literally, and that is most of it. However, prophecies, such as Revelation, and explanations of Creation should be taken as symbolism, because that is how they are written. Human minds cannot fathom the greatness of God, thus the use of prophetic symbolism. Most of the Bible is written in a very literal sense, though, and should be taken as such.

 

[5stringJeff]

There are parts of the Bible that should be taken literally, and that is most of it. However, prophecies, such as Revelation, and explanations of Creation should be taken as symbolism, because that is how they are written. Human minds cannot fathom the greatness of God, thus the use of prophetic symbolism. Most of the Bible is written in a very literal sense, though, and should be taken as such.

The reasoning I have heard (and use) is that, unless the context of a passage is clearly symbolic, that we should interpret text in a literal sense.

 

[sealybobo]

Poll: 63% of Americans think Bible literally true
Those believing Scripture is Word of God higher among Republicans than Democrats

At a time when the public display and discourse about matters of faith have been under attack, a new poll indicates most Americans – 63 percent – believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God.

The survey taken Thursday and Friday by Rasmussen Reports found just 24 percent thinking otherwise.

When broken down into different demographics, the poll showed 77 percent of Republicans believe in the literal truth of the Bible as do 59 percent of Democrats and 50 percent of those not affiliated with either major party.

Among Evangelical Christians, 89 percent believe the Bible is literally true and just 4 percent say it is not. Among other Protestants, 70 percent believe the Bible is literally true. That view is shared by 58 percent of Catholics.

Eighty-two percent of black Americans believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God. Fifty-nine percent of white Americans share that view along with 71 percent of other, primarily Hispanic, Americans.

While older Americans are slightly more likely to believe in the literal truth of the Bible, 58 percent of adults under 30 hold that view.

By a 4-to-1 margin, those who believe the Bible is literally true have a favorable opinion of Benedict XVI, the new pope.

The poll also shows 50 percent of American Catholics have a favorable opinion of the pope, with just 15 percent holding an unfavorable opinion.

Half of Catholics in America also believe it's more important for the Church to "stick to the views that have guided it for centuries" rather than "change to accommodate modern lifestyles," while 38 percent have the opposing view.

Evangelical Christians also have a positive opinion of the new pope – 39 percent favorable and 13 percent unfavorable. Among other Protestants, the numbers are 30 percent favorable and 14 percent unfavorable.

Those outside the Christian faith have a less favorable view – 23 percent favorable and 21 percent unfavorable.

Ding

 

[sealybobo]

Poll: 63% of Americans think Bible literally true
Those believing Scripture is Word of God higher among Republicans than Democrats

At a time when the public display and discourse about matters of faith have been under attack, a new poll indicates most Americans – 63 percent – believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God.

The survey taken Thursday and Friday by Rasmussen Reports found just 24 percent thinking otherwise.

When broken down into different demographics, the poll showed 77 percent of Republicans believe in the literal truth of the Bible as do 59 percent of Democrats and 50 percent of those not affiliated with either major party.

Among Evangelical Christians, 89 percent believe the Bible is literally true and just 4 percent say it is not. Among other Protestants, 70 percent believe the Bible is literally true. That view is shared by 58 percent of Catholics.

Eighty-two percent of black Americans believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God. Fifty-nine percent of white Americans share that view along with 71 percent of other, primarily Hispanic, Americans.

While older Americans are slightly more likely to believe in the literal truth of the Bible, 58 percent of adults under 30 hold that view.

By a 4-to-1 margin, those who believe the Bible is literally true have a favorable opinion of Benedict XVI, the new pope.

The poll also shows 50 percent of American Catholics have a favorable opinion of the pope, with just 15 percent holding an unfavorable opinion.

Half of Catholics in America also believe it's more important for the Church to "stick to the views that have guided it for centuries" rather than "change to accommodate modern lifestyles," while 38 percent have the opposing view.

Evangelical Christians also have a positive opinion of the new pope – 39 percent favorable and 13 percent unfavorable. Among other Protestants, the numbers are 30 percent favorable and 14 percent unfavorable.

Those outside the Christian faith have a less favorable view – 23 percent favorable and 21 percent unfavorable.

Does Mickiel take the bible literally?

 

[sealybobo]

Poll: 63% of Americans think Bible literally true
Those believing Scripture is Word of God higher among Republicans than Democrats

At a time when the public display and discourse about matters of faith have been under attack, a new poll indicates most Americans – 63 percent – believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God.

The survey taken Thursday and Friday by Rasmussen Reports found just 24 percent thinking otherwise.

When broken down into different demographics, the poll showed 77 percent of Republicans believe in the literal truth of the Bible as do 59 percent of Democrats and 50 percent of those not affiliated with either major party.

Among Evangelical Christians, 89 percent believe the Bible is literally true and just 4 percent say it is not. Among other Protestants, 70 percent believe the Bible is literally true. That view is shared by 58 percent of Catholics.

Eighty-two percent of black Americans believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God. Fifty-nine percent of white Americans share that view along with 71 percent of other, primarily Hispanic, Americans.

While older Americans are slightly more likely to believe in the literal truth of the Bible, 58 percent of adults under 30 hold that view.

By a 4-to-1 margin, those who believe the Bible is literally true have a favorable opinion of Benedict XVI, the new pope.

The poll also shows 50 percent of American Catholics have a favorable opinion of the pope, with just 15 percent holding an unfavorable opinion.

Half of Catholics in America also believe it's more important for the Church to "stick to the views that have guided it for centuries" rather than "change to accommodate modern lifestyles," while 38 percent have the opposing view.

Evangelical Christians also have a positive opinion of the new pope – 39 percent favorable and 13 percent unfavorable. Among other Protestants, the numbers are 30 percent favorable and 14 percent unfavorable.

Those outside the Christian faith have a less favorable view – 23 percent favorable and 21 percent unfavorable.

How about Divine.wind ?

 

[sealybobo]

Which version?

God's version?

God wrote the bible? Where? When? Was it edited?

Oh, you mean the mormons book?

 

[sealybobo]

God's version?

couldn't find that one in the book store

He's doing a book signing at Barnes and Noble

 

[sealybobo]

Different Churches use Bibles that word things differently---how something is worded is it's literal meaning. I would like an honest answer here--are some wording of the Bible simply wrong???

Sounds like the virgin Mary story is made up. And couldn't they come up with another name for the whore? Is there meaning behind naming them both Mary? Maybe we will find out in the next Tom thanks movie

 

[sealybobo]

Science....Dr Richard Leakey found remnants of the first humanoid in Africa (oldest known biped, anyway)....not nearly as old as the oldest known fossile from a dinosaur....by several hundred thousand years, if I am not mistaken...

I do like the discription that Manu offered, in that the "consciousness" of man is what the bible refers to.....

What type of science did he use to date these things? I'm not trying to be mean... just wondering.

Carbon dating. Biology and probably other sciences too. The same science you believe when you go to the doctor because you are sick or the same science we use to convict people. Dna.

I hope we've come a long way in 11 years. Are 63% still this dumb?

 

[sealybobo]

I'm sure we can..

Cool! So why do people think that dinosuars disprove the Bible? I'm laboring under the assumption that you espouse this viewpoint.

The old testament tells a completely different story than science. No mention of all the animals that came before us.

 

[sealybobo]

Poll: 63% of Americans think Bible literally true
Those believing Scripture is Word of God higher among Republicans than Democrats

At a time when the public display and discourse about matters of faith have been under attack, a new poll indicates most Americans – 63 percent – believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God.

The survey taken Thursday and Friday by Rasmussen Reports found just 24 percent thinking otherwise.

When broken down into different demographics, the poll showed 77 percent of Republicans believe in the literal truth of the Bible as do 59 percent of Democrats and 50 percent of those not affiliated with either major party.

Among Evangelical Christians, 89 percent believe the Bible is literally true and just 4 percent say it is not. Among other Protestants, 70 percent believe the Bible is literally true. That view is shared by 58 percent of Catholics.

Eighty-two percent of black Americans believe the Bible is literally true and the Word of God. Fifty-nine percent of white Americans share that view along with 71 percent of other, primarily Hispanic, Americans.

While older Americans are slightly more likely to believe in the literal truth of the Bible, 58 percent of adults under 30 hold that view.

By a 4-to-1 margin, those who believe the Bible is literally true have a favorable opinion of Benedict XVI, the new pope.

The poll also shows 50 percent of American Catholics have a favorable opinion of the pope, with just 15 percent holding an unfavorable opinion.

Half of Catholics in America also believe it's more important for the Church to "stick to the views that have guided it for centuries" rather than "change to accommodate modern lifestyles," while 38 percent have the opposing view.

Evangelical Christians also have a positive opinion of the new pope – 39 percent favorable and 13 percent unfavorable. Among other Protestants, the numbers are 30 percent favorable and 14 percent unfavorable.

Those outside the Christian faith have a less favorable view – 23 percent favorable and 21 percent unfavorable.

11 years later it's now 28%