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July 7, 2026
The Path You’re Meant to Take Why are you here? You specifically, with your talents, your interests, your experiences. Do you know your purpose in the world, or are you looking for one? This month, we delve into the topic of Calling. Do people feel they are called to a particular vocation or have a […]
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June 10, 2026
Fearful, Uncertain, or Optimistic? News about Artificial Intelligence is so widespread that it hardly feels like “news” anymore. Now that the public has had access to AI programs for a few years, is there a consensus on its value and future benefits? In Chapter 3 of State of the Bible, opinions are divided evenly among […]
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May 13, 2026
Parenting is Hard From sleepless nights and toddler meltdowns to packed after-school schedules and teenage emotions, parenting can feel relentless. Raising a child into a capable adult is no small task. Teaching them everything from how to ride a bike to how to manage money and regulate their emotions requires a huge investment in time […]
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April 8, 2026
The State of the Bible in 2026 With an increase in Bible sales and reports of greater attendance at religious events over the last year and a half, many researchers, cultural commentators, and community leaders were hopeful that the tide was turning. In our 2025 report, the State of the Bible team was cautiously optimistic […]
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March 13, 2026
Even though America is often presented as a secular, postmodern nation, belief in spiritual realities is still very much alive. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe in spiritual beings that exist beyond the natural world, according to our 2026 State of the Bible research. These aren’t just Christians or those who follow other religions. One in three of those who claim […]
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October 28, 2025
American Bible Society is excited to announce a research grant opportunity for Christian higher education scholars. This grant aims to build upon the themes presented in the State of the Bible: USA reports by exploring and testing interventions that promote increased Bible engagement. The application window is now open until January 12, 2026.
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September 23, 2025
The response to Kirk’s legacy, so deeply rooted in his faith, has been electric, culminating in an outpouring of interest in Christ from previously uninterested social media users… Kirk’s assassination has, as martyr deaths tend to do, energized this trend, but it began before September 10, as the social media posts mirrored in polls and […]
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September 4, 2025
Over 40% of self-identified Christians haven’t attended church in six months, yet research shows church involvement fosters spiritual growth. In the 2025 State of the Bible survey, American Bible Society (ABS) asked churchgoing Christians about their church engagement, which they define as “the level of an individual’s involvement in the life, mission, and community of […]
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August 28, 2025
Could artificial intelligence or short TV episodes help young adults engage more with the Bible? American Bible Society has issued first-time grants to four Christian higher education institutions to encourage innovation in getting young adults more interested in Scripture.
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August 15, 2025
Nearly half of American Christians, 45 percent, have not attended church in the past six months, the American Bible Society said in its latest release from the 2025 State of the Bible. About two-thirds of American adults – 64 percent – say they are Christian, but of those only 55 percent attend church, ABS said […]
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August 14, 2025
Research from American Bible Society on the State of the Bible over the past five years has revealed a clear connection between human flourishing and faith. One place this connection shows up is in the relationship between Bible reading and human flourishing. As churches seek to “pursue the well-being of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7, CSB), […]
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June 25, 2025
The evidence is tentative, but the American Bible Society’s State of the Bible USA 2025 report indicates a small but seemingly significant upward trend in Bible engagement, most noticeable among men (as a whole), and millennials in particular.
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May 25, 2025
According to a new study by the American Bible Society, there has been a rise in Bible users from 38% to 41%, with notable gains among young people and men. “Millennials saw a 29% increase in Bible use from 2024 to 2025 and men saw a 19% increase, closing the long-time gender gap in Bible […]
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April 20, 2025
It’s not time to call this a revival, but something is stirring in the culture. Christians would do well to pay attention, live out their faith and step into the opportunity to share with others.
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April 18, 2025
Findings from the American Bible Society spotted the first increase in “bible use and scripture engagement” among younger adults since 2021.
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April 11, 2025
A report from the American Bible Society shows us some very interesting news in regards to religion in the United States, particularly Christianity. According to the latest numbers, men of all ages are picking up the Bible at a greater rate this year than last, and the gap between men who read the Bible and […]
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The latest State of the Bible report by American Bible Society shows an increase in Bible use and scripture engagement for the first time in four years. The numbers equate to 3% more American adults – a total of 10 million – reading the Bible outside of church. That’s good news for The Good News.