One leading Christian researcher says that the widespread dissatisfaction among Americans about the direction of the country is directly attributable to their abandonment of a Biblical worldview. Researcher George Barna says as much in a new report released on April 23. find Very few people have a worldview that aligns with Christianity. 2024 American Worldview Inventory According to the report, 96 percent of Americans and 94 percent of people who identify as Christians possession Biblical worldview. Verna is the research director of the Center for Cultural Studies at Christian University in Arizona.
He noted that other surveys have found that two-thirds of Americans say they are “dissatisfied with the way things are going in our country today.”
“But some of them believe that the problems they are witnessing are the result of a growing number of American adults making decisions based on changes in their fundamental beliefs and values. Few people take time away from their busy schedules to think like this.” he wrote ”in fact, The social problems plaguing the majority of Americans are perhaps the symptom of an unprecedented shift in worldview preferences, in which long-held Biblical beliefs are being influenced. be thrown away Supports a wide range of alternative views. ”
The fact that only 4 percent of Americans hold a Biblical worldview has devastating effects on society, Barna wrote.
“American adults are increasingly accepting unbiblical views, and this fundamental shift in beliefs has worsened our society and led to overwhelming levels of public discontent.” Many of the disturbing social patterns and lifestyles that are causing this.”
The survey found that Americans hold many unbiblical beliefs. for example:
-46% believe that people are not born good or bad, but the choices they make in life make them good or bad.
-35% believe “when it comes time to decide.” What is For good or bad, you are most likely to rely on reason and emotion. ”
-31% believe that “just like humans, all animals, plants, wind, and water have their own spirits.”
-26%: “There may be a higher power, but there is no one.” Really I know for sure. ”
The overwhelming majority of Americans, 92 percent, have a mixed worldview. This means that their belief system is an inconsistent web of different philosophies and worldviews.says the report..
“While the typical American adult is not a worldview purist, they are inherently worldview appropriators, adopting beliefs and behaviors borrowed from an average of nine recognized worldviews for personal purposes.” Combined with a blend of worldviews.” Burna wrote. ”Most Americans don’t know they’re into something philosophical. theft, Or they may help construct their own worldview. In fact, most adults simply Absorbing philosophies and practices that feel good, work well, or seem popular to do Help them make choices throughout the day.”
Survey of 2,000 adults carried out In January.
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