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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

But how strongly do the believers believe? Nearly 8 in 10, in fact, say
they are "convinced" God exists, although Gallup does not ask them why
that is.

Conservatives are more likely to be convinced than liberals (87% vs.
61%), women a little more likely than men (82% vs. 73%), and residents
of the South more than those in the East (88% vs. 70%).

Surprisingly, some 61% of those who seldom or never attend church are
nevertheless convinced that God exists.

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On 13 Dec 2005 10:35:56 -0800, "Mule" wrote:

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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

But how strongly do the believers believe? Nearly 8 in 10, in fact, say
they are "convinced" God exists, although Gallup does not ask them why
that is.

Conservatives are more likely to be convinced than liberals (87% vs.
61%), women a little more likely than men (82% vs. 73%), and residents
of the South more than those in the East (88% vs. 70%).

Surprisingly, some 61% of those who seldom or never attend church are
nevertheless convinced that God exists.

Informative! I wonder what percent of the 'exactly 1%' are boaters on rec.boats.
--
John Herring

Hope your Christmas is Spectacular!
....and your New Year even Better!

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

But how strongly do the believers believe? Nearly 8 in 10, in fact, say
they are "convinced" God exists, although Gallup does not ask them why
that is.

Conservatives are more likely to be convinced than liberals (87% vs.
61%), women a little more likely than men (82% vs. 73%), and residents
of the South more than those in the East (88% vs. 70%).

Surprisingly, some 61% of those who seldom or never attend church are
nevertheless convinced that God exists.

Show me one bit of pure scientific proof that god exists, and I'll
believe it. I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,
especially when it's purpose is profit. Santa Clause? Tooth Fairy?

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

Mule wrote:
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/ea..._id=1001659292


Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

But how strongly do the believers believe? Nearly 8 in 10, in fact, say
they are "convinced" God exists, although Gallup does not ask them why
that is.

Conservatives are more likely to be convinced than liberals (87% vs.
61%), women a little more likely than men (82% vs. 73%), and residents
of the South more than those in the East (88% vs. 70%).

Surprisingly, some 61% of those who seldom or never attend church are
nevertheless convinced that God exists.

I wonder how many people in the world believe in Christianity's god?

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

So?

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

Doesn't go along with this:


Guess Who Doesn't Believe In God?

Ten percent of Protestants, 21 percent of Roman Catholics, and 52
percent of Jews do NOT believe in God.

That's the surprising word from a new survey by Harris Interactive of
2,306 adults that shows belief in God varies quite widely among
different segments of the American public. How often do we go to a
place of worship? Not much. Most people attend a religious service less
than once a month. Still, Americans are far more likely to believe in
God and to attend religious services than people in most other
developed countries, particularly in Europe.

Who believes in God?
While 79 percent of Americans believe there is a God, only 66 percent
are absolutely certain of it. Nine percent do not believe in God and 12
percent aren't sure. And weirdly, not everyone who calls himself or
herself a Christian or a Jew actually believes in God.

Who worships at a religious service?
Just over half (55 percent) attend a religious service a few times a
year or more. Thirty-six percent attend once a month or more often, and
just 26 percent say they attend every week. Forty-one percent of women
and 31 percent of men attend once a month or more. Protestants (47
percent) are more likely to go to church once a month or more often
than are Roman Catholics (35 percent). Jews are least likely to go with
16 percent saying they go to synagogue once a month or more. Church
attendance is highest in the Midwest and lowest in the West.

Belief in God by geography and age
Eighty-two percent of Midwesterners and Southerners believe in God,
compared with 75 percent in the East and West. Our beliefs get stronger
as we age. Of those 25 to 29 years old, 71 percent believe in God. That
number jumps to 80 percent for people over 40, and hits 83 percent for
those 65 and over.

Other fascinating facts about who believes in God:

84 percent of women believe in God, compared with 73 percent of men.
91 percent of African Americans believe in God, compared with 81
percent of Hispanics and 78 percent of whites.
87 percent of Republicans believe in God, compared with 78 percent of
Democrats and 75 percent of Independents.
82 percent of those with no college education believe in God, compared
with 73 percent who went to college.


Women tend to believe in God more than men........

More people without college educations believe in God than those who
went to college........
Hmmm....

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
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Mule wrote:
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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

Doesn't go along with this:


Guess Who Doesn't Believe In God?

Ten percent of Protestants, 21 percent of Roman Catholics, and 52
percent of Jews do NOT believe in God.

That's the surprising word from a new survey by Harris Interactive of
2,306 adults that shows belief in God varies quite widely among
different segments of the American public. How often do we go to a
place of worship? Not much. Most people attend a religious service less
than once a month. Still, Americans are far more likely to believe in
God and to attend religious services than people in most other
developed countries, particularly in Europe.

Who believes in God?
While 79 percent of Americans believe there is a God, only 66 percent
are absolutely certain of it. Nine percent do not believe in God and 12
percent aren't sure. And weirdly, not everyone who calls himself or
herself a Christian or a Jew actually believes in God.

Who worships at a religious service?
Just over half (55 percent) attend a religious service a few times a
year or more. Thirty-six percent attend once a month or more often, and
just 26 percent say they attend every week. Forty-one percent of women
and 31 percent of men attend once a month or more. Protestants (47
percent) are more likely to go to church once a month or more often
than are Roman Catholics (35 percent). Jews are least likely to go with
16 percent saying they go to synagogue once a month or more. Church
attendance is highest in the Midwest and lowest in the West.

Belief in God by geography and age
Eighty-two percent of Midwesterners and Southerners believe in God,
compared with 75 percent in the East and West. Our beliefs get stronger
as we age. Of those 25 to 29 years old, 71 percent believe in God. That
number jumps to 80 percent for people over 40, and hits 83 percent for
those 65 and over.

Other fascinating facts about who believes in God:

84 percent of women believe in God, compared with 73 percent of men.
91 percent of African Americans believe in God, compared with 81
percent of Hispanics and 78 percent of whites.
87 percent of Republicans believe in God, compared with 78 percent of
Democrats and 75 percent of Independents.
82 percent of those with no college education believe in God, compared
with 73 percent who went to college.


Women tend to believe in God more than men........

More people without college educations believe in God than those who
went to college........
Hmmm....



I wonder what "believes in God" really means these days.



--


Wow, so many people fighting over God. Is so........is not.....oh
yeah......yeah....well my God is better than your God.......well my Dad can
beat up your Dad......

Get a life folks.

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
JimH wrote:


I wonder what "believes in God" really means these days.



--


Wow, so many people fighting over God. Is so........is not.....oh
yeah......yeah....well my God is better than your God.......well my Dad
can beat up your Dad......

Get a life folks.

I think my question is on point. As screwed up as this world is and has
been, it seems reasonable to wonder about the nature of god and what
he/she/it has been doing.

Remember the Dylan song, "With god on our side."

It doesn't seem so.


It really was not directed at you Harry and I apologize for having it
attached to your post.

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

On 13 Dec 2005 11:25:09 -0800, wrote:


Mule wrote:
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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

But how strongly do the believers believe? Nearly 8 in 10, in fact, say
they are "convinced" God exists, although Gallup does not ask them why
that is.

Conservatives are more likely to be convinced than liberals (87% vs.
61%), women a little more likely than men (82% vs. 73%), and residents
of the South more than those in the East (88% vs. 70%).

Surprisingly, some 61% of those who seldom or never attend church are
nevertheless convinced that God exists.

Show me one bit of pure scientific proof that god exists, and I'll
believe it. I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,
especially when it's purpose is profit. Santa Clause? Tooth Fairy?

I think most of us are just as happy with your current religious beliefs.
--
John Herring

Hope your Christmas is Spectacular!
....and your New Year even Better!

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I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,

Boy, that's the truth!

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

Remember the Dylan song, "With god on our side."


Remember the Dylan song, "You've got to serve somebody?"

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I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,

Boy, that's the truth!

Yes, it is. I don't know why people would believe things that just
don't have any evidence of existence. Do YOU believe in the tooth
fairy? How about Santa Claus?

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John H. wrote:
On 13 Dec 2005 11:25:09 -0800, wrote:


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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

But how strongly do the believers believe? Nearly 8 in 10, in fact, say
they are "convinced" God exists, although Gallup does not ask them why
that is.

Conservatives are more likely to be convinced than liberals (87% vs.
61%), women a little more likely than men (82% vs. 73%), and residents
of the South more than those in the East (88% vs. 70%).

Surprisingly, some 61% of those who seldom or never attend church are
nevertheless convinced that God exists.

Show me one bit of pure scientific proof that god exists, and I'll
believe it. I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,
especially when it's purpose is profit. Santa Clause? Tooth Fairy?

I think most of us are just as happy with your current religious beliefs.
--
And you dare call yourself a Christian. What a hypocrite.

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

JimH wrote:

Wow, so many people fighting over God. Is so........is not.....oh
yeah......yeah....well my God is better than your God.......well my Dad can
beat up your Dad......

Get a life folks.

Wow, the Reverend Jim says not to fight over god, and not argue with
one another.....how hypocritical.
Get a life, Jim.

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I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,

Boy, that's the truth!

Yes, it is. I don't know why people would believe things that just
don't have any evidence of existence. Do YOU believe in the tooth
fairy? How about Santa Claus?


Will you be sitting in front of a decorated Christmas Tree on Christmas
morning opening gifts with your family?

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I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,

Boy, that's the truth!

Kevin isn't good at believing things that are verified.

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Harry Krause wrote:
GOP Credo: Just pretend it's all ok.

Harry Krause Credo: Just pretend, period.

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I wonder how many people in the world believe in Christianity's god?
Most of all of the Christians, the Moslems and also the Jews. It's the
same God for all of them. Just different prophets.

Jim C.

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On 13 Dec 2005 13:38:23 -0800, wrote:


John H. wrote:
On 13 Dec 2005 11:25:09 -0800, wrote:


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Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong

By E&P Staff

Published: December 13, 2005 12:15 PM ET

NEW YORK A new Gallup survey released today finds that four decades
after the "God Is Dead" controversy was first noted, Americans retain a
strong belief in a higher power. Some 94% think God exists.

Only 5% feel God "does not exist" -- and even most of them "are not
sure" of that. Exactly 1% are certain there is no God.

But how strongly do the believers believe? Nearly 8 in 10, in fact, say
they are "convinced" God exists, although Gallup does not ask them why
that is.

Conservatives are more likely to be convinced than liberals (87% vs.
61%), women a little more likely than men (82% vs. 73%), and residents
of the South more than those in the East (88% vs. 70%).

Surprisingly, some 61% of those who seldom or never attend church are
nevertheless convinced that God exists.

Show me one bit of pure scientific proof that god exists, and I'll
believe it. I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,
especially when it's purpose is profit. Santa Clause? Tooth Fairy?

I think most of us are just as happy with your current religious beliefs.
--
And you dare call yourself a Christian. What a hypocrite.

In what way am I being hypocritical? I am happy you don't call yourself a Christian. Is that
hypocritical?
--
John Herring

Hope your Christmas is Spectacular!
....and your New Year even Better!

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

Show me one bit of pure scientific proof that god exists, and I'll
believe it. I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,
especially when it's purpose is profit. Santa Clause? Tooth Fairy?


Would you be able to prove to an ant or some insect how DNA sequencing
works?

Same for us. We are not equipped to comprehend how God could exist, we just
need to believe it. Hence the premise of belief.

Dan

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

Dan,
I don't believe everyone needs to have faith in God or that Jesus Christ was
the son of God. I would say that everyone should follow the teachings of
Jesus Christ, because his teaching were wise before his time and provides a
solid foundation for society. I also don't believe anyone should make fun
of someone else's religion. I don't point out the inconsistencies in
anyone's religion, and they all have them.

For some reason many of the atheist and agnostics in this group don't feel
comfortable enough with their beliefs unless they make fun of the Christian
beliefs.


"Dan J.S." wrote in message
...
Show me one bit of pure scientific proof that god exists, and I'll
believe it. I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,
especially when it's purpose is profit. Santa Clause? Tooth Fairy?


Would you be able to prove to an ant or some insect how DNA sequencing
works?

Same for us. We are not equipped to comprehend how God could exist, we
just need to believe it. Hence the premise of belief.

Dan

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

Arrogance will do that to people

"Lord Reginald Smithers" The fastest and most accurate Gun in the World
wrote in message ...
Dan,
I don't believe everyone needs to have faith in God or that Jesus Christ
was
the son of God. I would say that everyone should follow the teachings
of
Jesus Christ, because his teaching were wise before his time and
provides a
solid foundation for society. I also don't believe anyone should make
fun
of someone else's religion. I don't point out the inconsistencies in
anyone's religion, and they all have them.

For some reason many of the atheist and agnostics in this group don't
feel
comfortable enough with their beliefs unless they make fun of the
Christian
beliefs.


"Dan J.S." wrote in message
...
Show me one bit of pure scientific proof that god exists, and I'll
believe it. I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,
especially when it's purpose is profit. Santa Clause? Tooth Fairy?


Would you be able to prove to an ant or some insect how DNA sequencing
works?

Same for us. We are not equipped to comprehend how God could exist, we
just need to believe it. Hence the premise of belief.

Dan

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

Do YOU believe in the tooth
fairy? How about Santa Claus?

No , but I DO believe in a Universal Creator, an Omni-present being, ie
a "God"

To be more directive, the Judeo-Christian "God"

A also believe that God is a "He" and has an only begotten Son, Jesus,
whos is also "Christ".

If you don't want to believe in such, it's not my business, nor my
problem.

Amazing how you want to make my beliefs a problem of yours

Gallup: Poll Finds Americans' Belief in God Remains Strong
 

25. Lord Reginald Smithers
Dec 13, 4:58 pm

For some reason many of the atheist and agnostics in this group don't feel
comfortable enough with their beliefs unless they make fun of the Christian
beliefs.

Well said Smithers....

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20. P Fritz
Dec 13, 3:58 pm

I'm not good at believing in things not verifiable,


Boy, that's the truth!


Kevin isn't good at believing things that are verified.

you have a point there Fritz.