• Bible Fact & Fiction: Tyndale House In ...

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Bible Fact & Fiction: Tyndale House in cooperation with the Barna Research Group discovered the following about American adults:

· 80% name the Bible as the most influential book in human history.

· 58% believe the Bible to be totally accurate in all it teaches.

· 91% of all households own at least one Bible

· 45% say they know the basics teachings and beliefs of Christianity very well.

· 80% say the Bible specifically says that God helps those who help themselves.

· 39% say it doesn’t mater what faith you embrace because they all teach the same lessons.

· 43% believe that Jesus Christ committed sins¾8% of born-again Christian concur.

· 54% say good people can earn their way to heaven. (Foster Letter 2/15/00)