Discover What America Thinks about the Bible
Research by the American Bible Society asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters.
Get highlights from our latest research releases
Parents: Open but Overwhelmed
America’s Relationship with the Bible: It’s Complicated
Americans Still Believe There’s More to Life than What We See
In A Nutshell
2-minutes is all you need to catch the highlights. Scroll through these short Insights Videos to better understand what people think about and how they interact with the Bible.
What’s the State of the Bible in America?
Every year, since 2011, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible in our country by investigating Americans’ relationship with God, faith, and the Bible. It’s our joy to share this data with church and ministry leaders to provide insights that help you engage your audiences with God’s word. In this year’s report, we will highlight key trends using our years of data and explore important contemporary questions like:
What is the current level of Bible use in the United States and how does this compare to previous years?
What are the favored formats and digital platforms for interacting with the Bible?
How does Scripture engagement in the United States compare to other secular countries?
What impact does Scripture engagement have on human flourishing?
How engaged are people at church? How does church engagement relate to Scripture engagement and well-being?
Is Bible engagement good for you? What impact does it have on overall well-being?
Does Scripture engagement impact a young person’s sense of purpose and direction and lead to a sense of identity?
Do people trust the Bible? What about other institutions? Do they trust the people with whom they interact?
How does Scripture engagement relate to helping others and practicing generosity?
What is the current level of Bible use in the United States and how does this compare to previous years?
What are the favored formats and digital platforms for interacting with the Bible?
How does Scripture engagement in the United States compare to other secular countries?
What impact does Scripture engagement have on human flourishing?
How engaged are people at church? How does church engagement relate to Scripture engagement and well-being?
Is Bible engagement good for you? What impact does it have on overall well-being?
Does Scripture engagement impact a young person’s sense of purpose and direction and lead to a sense of identity?
Do people trust the Bible? What about other institutions? Do they trust the people with whom they interact?
How does Scripture engagement relate to helping others and practicing generosity?
Our Release Approach
Each month, between April and December, we’ll release a new chapter of the report. We’ll feature interviews with thought leaders whose insights will take readers beyond the data. We hope State of the Bible provides direction and encouragement for you and the people you serve.
“Each year, State of the Bible pursues a rigorous research agenda…
… It tracks key metrics year-over-year, and we look for connections to new horizons in the scientific studies of religion, well-being, and society. This information is our gift to the Church, helping us see our neighbors clearly and serve them with grace and truth.”
Rev. John Farquhar Plake, Ph.D.,
Chief Innovation Officer, American Bible Society
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