Posted on 12/13/2005 10:30:25 PM PST by HonduGOP
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.
The poll sampled 1,002 national adults, Nov. 17-20.
Even the demons in Hell believe, and tremble at the sound of His name.
LIB: I'm not anti-God!
CON: Well, I didn't say you were.
LIB: Well I'm not!
CON: Well good, then.
LIB: Good...And I'm not, really!
CON: Okay, whatever you say...
And the Democrat Party is working overtime to win over this critical voting bloc.
I'm sure the Rats have had this vote for decades. Or years, anyway. They have richly earned it.
Probably won't get posted at DU, they own that 1%
I agree, but the way they behave you'd think they are afraid of losing it.
I think the Rats' behavior is motivated by arrogance and lust for power. They have no reason to be afraid of losing their basic constituencies. Although admittedly, I can't read their minds.
My initial post was offered as sarcasm. It makes little sense to stand up and beat your chest to impress 1% of the potential electorate while risking alienating 80%. But the uberlefties do it all the time. Of course it's arrogance--coupled with stupidity--that moves them to do it. Despite the stats, they believe it's time to make their move, as can be seen in the current war on Christmas.
"Only 5% feel God "does not exist."
Often people's minds and mouths say different things. But one day every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord. And then that 5% will excuse themselves with the quote, "but we said weren't sure of it, though. Doesn't that count?" Yeah, but for how much? Faith without works is dead.
I think you are missing the letter H in your name. Maybe between the C and A?
Anyhow, it's been more like 6,000 years and not merely 2,000. Isaiah prophecied of Christ and so did Adam.
And here is a clue when you are reading the scriptures: it applies to every age, and to every person. How? When a person dies then their chance to repent has past. And for them Christ has appeared - same goes for all that have passed on before. But for you and me the opportunity to repent still remains.
Again, the scriptures apply to every age, and to every stage of life. Why do you think the book's been around for thousands of years? Cause it's pretty well written, bro.
interesting article...
Hmmm, looks like the ACLU, Michael Newdow and fellow travelers have had
about as much success as Stalin in making sure everyone has adopted the
religion of "God Is Dead".
IIRC, Stalin and his party members were shocked when their "polling" found
that decades of their atheistic "worker's paradise" had basically failed
to erase religious faith in the USSR.
This was detailed in "The Twilight Of Atheism" by Alistair McGrath:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385500610/qid=1134554640/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-3042763-3559256?n=507846&s=books&v=glance
(don't let the rating of 2.5/5 stars fool you: that's a sign that the
book hit a nerve and elicited return fire from some anti-religionists)
Amen, every head will bow and every knee will bend at the sound of His Name. Praise you Lord Jesus. Amen.
"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"
Then way are we having to work overtime to be allowed to practice our faith in schools and other public arenas? Amen.
"I think you are missing the letter H in your name. Maybe between the C and A?"
True, very true. I type like a monkey and by the time I had realized the mistake it was too late.
"When a person dies then their chance to repent has past. And for them Christ has appeared"
How do you know? Has anyone ever come back and said that they have met Christ?
"But for you and me the opportunity to repent still remains."
I don't want to take pot shots at your religion but the idea of repentance has always troubled me. What does it matter is god forgives me for my wrong doings? Does that fix them? Is the damage I have done to my fellow man undone?
What it does do is make me feel better and get me a spot in heaven. I think it's more than a bit selfish if my motivation for doing the right thing is fear of punishment and the prospect for reward (i.e. hell and heaven).
Life is written in ink and the best we can do is learn from what we have done, try to fix our mistakes, and do better in the future.
Again, the scriptures apply to every age, and to every stage of life. Why do you think the book's been around for thousands of years? Cause it's pretty well written, bro.
So you must feel selfish for working and providing for yourself, right? I didn't think so. The reason is because you worked for it, correct? (And have you noticed that those who learn their work and enjoy it the most are the ones who are really into it, and not just when the boss is there?)
The pay off for your daily work is money which provides you with the means to feed, clothe, shelter, and entertain yourself.
Do you feel guilty when the boss pays you? I don't think so. Unless you cheated, then you might feel that the pay was undeserved.
These natural human laws should teach you something about heaven. It isn't an accident that when you obey the laws of work you are given the rewards of work. Strength, wisdom, perseverance, patience, and money are some of work's rewards.
Rewards in the next world are akin to this. Whatever station we are placed at in the next life, I think, we will know that we have deserved it. Those who earn a coveted spot will know that he belongs there. He will also not feel guilty because he knows he deserves it.
I know that it has occured to you that many who do good do it because it makes the world a better place and they feel better doing it. They will naturally be rewarded. Isn't that fair? Nobody can sustain the drive to do good by just imagining himself a spot in heaven because they would be hypocrites. (Similarly, most people know that by looking at the clock and imagining Friday on Monday makes the work more seem harder.)
Subsequently, those who are placed in a less desirable setting will also know that they have earned it. Also, they will likely be more comfortable there, and same goes for the former.
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