Jump directly to the content

Go Figure

Recent stats on atheism, celebrities, and denominations.

Atheism

17% of atheist scientists with children attended a religious service more than once in the past year.

Source: Rice University

Celebrity

Americans on the most influential Christian leader in the United States:

19% Billy Graham

9% Pope Benedict

8% Barack Obama

5% Joel Osteen

41% Not sure/ None

Note: Respondents were not given any names.

Source: Barna Research

Denominations

34% New Englanders who say they have an unfavorable impression of Southern Baptists.

40% Southerners who say they have an unfavorable impression of Southern Baptists. (They also have a higher favorable impression: 57% to New England's 51%.)

Source: LifeWay Research


Related Elsewhere:

See our past "Go Figure" postings from January 2012, December 2011, November 2011, October 2011, September 2011, August 2011, July 2011, June 2011, May 2011, April 2011, February 2011, January 2011, December 2010, and earlier issues.


Related Topics:
None
From Issue:
February 2012, Vol. 56, No. 2, Pg 12, "Go Figure"
More from Christianity Today
Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness

Lots of explosions but not much heart makes this a film that will please most but might leave fans disappointed.
Forgiving Iran

Forgiving Iran

Long before I knew the true God, he helped me release my hatred.
Perdonando a Irán

Perdonando a Irán

Antes de conocer al Dios verdadero, Él me ayudó a liberar mi odio.
Get Instant Access
Christianity Today Magazine
Subscribe now for a year (10 issues) at $24.95 for print, iPad, and instant web access.

International Orders

Comments

This article has no comments
You must be a Christianity Today subscriber to post comments
(on articles open to the public, you must at least register for a free account).
Login
or
Subscribe
or
Register

Don't Miss

Forgiving Iran

Forgiving Iran

Long before I knew the true God, he helped me release my hatred.
Why Willpower Fails

Why Willpower Fails

Your willpower is limited, so use it wisely.

Great Humility

Great Humility

The power of a neglected virtue

more | current issue

Books & Culture

A Measure of Forgiveness

A Measure of Forgiveness

Memories of a British...

Today's Christian Woman

Amy Grant: How Mercy Looks from Here

Amy Grant: How Mercy Looks from Here

The Queen of Christian...

Small Groups

Mental Illness Is Mainstream

Mental Illness Is Mainstream

We must help the one...

Facebook

CT eBooks & Bible Studies


Shopping