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LifeWay Research and Ligonier Ministries have once again examined the theological awareness, or lack thereof, of American evangelicals. This time, instead of defining “evangelical” by whether participants identify as such, they used a definition endorsed by the National Association of Evangelicals. Below are the areas where believers have most gone astray in their theology:<\/p>\n\n

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People have the ability to turn to God on their own initiative. 82% Agree<\/p>\n

Individuals must contribute to their own salvation. 74% Agree<\/p>\n

Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God. 71% Agree<\/p>\n

God knows all that happens, but doesn’t determine all that happens. 65% Agree<\/p>\n

The Holy Spirit is a force, not a personal being. 56% Agree<\/p>\n

God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. 48% Agree<\/p>\n

My good deeds help to earn my place in heaven. 39% Agree<\/p>\n

God will always reward faith with material blessings. 37% Agree<\/p>\n

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