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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.

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

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!

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?

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


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.

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!

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


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.

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.

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


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


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.

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!

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

Boy, that's the truth!

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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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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?

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