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American views of the Bible, God as King and Friend, and other recent statistics.

11% Americans who think the Bible is just another book of teachings written by men containing stories and advice.

56% Americans who think the Bible has no errors.

Source: Barna Research

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Americans who strongly agree that the Bible is totally accurate in all it teaches, by age:

18-25: 30% 26-44: 39% 45-63: 46% 64+: 58%

Source: Barna Research

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29% Americans who described God as “Friend” in 1984.

18% Americans who did so in 2008.

18% Americans who described God as “King” in 1984.

23% Americans who did so in 2008.

Source: General Social Survey

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32% Americans who said this in 1983 said they attend religious services weekly.

26% Americans who said this in 2006.

54% Americans who in 1983 they pray daily.

59% Americans who said this in 2006.

Source: General Social Survey

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