“Despite more than nine out of 10 Americans agreeing Jesus was a historical figure, what they believe about Him diverges widely, according to a newly released survey from the Barna Research Group, a nonprofit organization that has been analyzing cultural trends related to religious belief since 1984. The survey of more than 4,000 U.S. adults online and by phone suggests Americans are conflicted about the central figure of Christianity and have failed to successfully pass on their faith to succeeding generations. ... But when the divinity of Jesus is asserted, only 56 percent of Americans agreed. Among Elders--those born before 1946--62 percent said Jesus was God, but among Millennials, the number dropped to 48 percent. ... Those rejecting Jesus as God said He was just another spiritual figure, comparable to Muhammad or Buddha. With the question of divinity in play, it is perhaps no surprise a majority--52 percent--of Americans said Jesus was a sinner like other people while living on Earth. ... Once again, Millennials showed the greatest departure from orthodoxy with 56 percent saying Jesus sinned.” “Most Americans Now Say Jesus Actually a Sinner,” WorldNetDaily, Apr. 2, 2015 Comments are closed.
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