Sunday, February 29, 2004
36% of Americans say that God speaks to them directly
In the area of religious experience, some dramatic survey findings emerge. A remarkable and consistent one-third of Americans report a profound spiritual experience, either sudden or gradual, which has been life-changing. These occurrences are often the focal point in faith development.
Turning to experiences in the realm of traditional religion, more than one in three American adults (36%) say that God speaks to them directly. About four in 10 believe that during the time of the Bible, God Himself spoke out loud to people. And almost as many thought God spoke through other people. About half of persons interviewed believe God speaks today through the Bible / Scriptures. Forty-eight percent believe God speaks through an internal feeling or impression. Nearly a quarter of the people say that God speaks through another person and 11 percent said God still speaks audibly.
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