Young Americans view of the Bible might shock you

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Even though most of the laws and guiding principles that govern this nation are predicated on the Bible, a surprisingly large proportion of young Americans have developed not only an ambivalence toward Scripture, but an extremely negative view of it, as well.

A Closer LookIn the largest study ever undertaken by the Barna Group on a single generation’s take on the Bible, it found many trends in Millennials (Americans ages 18 to 29) that some might find disturbing when it comes to the unchurched and heartening — when looking at the practicing Christians surveyed.

Partnering with the American Bible Society (ABS) and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) in the study, Barna discovered many intriguing facts about young Americans’ perceptions, practices and beliefs about the Bible and those who read and live by its teachings.

Many blame the progressive agendas pushed by the education system, the media and entertainment industry for a plummet in this nation’s moral standards and rejection of the Bible, but does the escalation of post-Christian sentiment held by the youngest generation of America’s adults have more to do with today’s culture, or with the passage of time since Scriptures were regarded as the primary educational, moral and spiritual authority of the land?

Do young American non-Christians really believe that about the Bible?

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