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A new Barna survey for the American Bible Society shows 47% of adults in the U.S. believe the Bible has too little influence in society today; 16% believe it has too much influence.

However, about half the population also sees little difference between the Bible and other religious texts: 46% believe the Bible, the Koran, and the Book of Mormon are different expressions of the same spiritual truths.

The number of people who actually read the Bible has declined: 55% read the Bible to be closer to God, down from 64% in 2011.

Older people are more likely than younger adults to hold the Bible in high regard. Asked whether they believe the Bible contains everything a person needs to know about living a meaningful life,

• 62% of seniors (over age 65) agreed
• 54% of boomers (age 47 to 65)
• 44% of busters (28 to 46)
• 34% of millennials (18 to 27)

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