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Fisheye · 04-11-2003, 03:13 PM

http://www.harrisinteractive.com/har...ex.asp?PID=359

I like the section on religious beliefs and political affiliation. For example, 82% of Republicans believed in hell, while only 63% of Democrats and 65% of independants did.

Also interesting was that 86% of males believed in god, and 93% of females did. That would explain why the males here at II are complaining about the lack of female infidels.

never been there · 04-11-2003, 07:15 PM

I wish they would categorize by type of education, rather than amount. It would give us something to tease each other over.

openeyes · 04-12-2003, 07:23 AM

So if 90% believe in god, that means 10% do not, correct? That's actually a pretty good percentage in comparison to some polls (for the U.S. anyway). Ten percent is more than the percentage of many denominations. (I'm trying to look at the bright side obviously.)

Sephiroth · 04-12-2003, 10:33 AM

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Even more surprising is that some people who say they are not Christian believe in the resurrection of Christ (26%) and the Virgin birth, Jesus born of Mary (27%).

That's weird.

Bumble Bee Tuna · 04-12-2003, 01:45 PM

These polls always make me sad.
You mean to tell me that 1 in 6 people with post-graduate college educations believe in astrology? I mean I already knew how many idiots believed Christian ideas, but it just makes me remember how horrible our schools are at teaching critical thought.

-B

04-12-2003, 02:56 PM

77 percent of U.S. adults believe in an obvious myth like the virgin birth? How depressing.

I can't believe that I live in such a backwards, superstitious country.

:banghead:

lpetrich · 04-12-2003, 04:10 PM

The trouble is that it's considered virtuous to believe in such fairy tales -- supposedly, such believing will keep one from being a vile, depraved monster who hates everything and who appreciates nothing.

lpetrich · 04-12-2003, 04:13 PM

It would be interesting to see what many clergypeople personally believe, as opposed to what they tell their congregations and the public.

04-11-2003, 03:13 PM	#1
Fisheye Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando Posts: 182	Harris Poll - The Religious and Other Beliefs of Americans 2003 http://www.harrisinteractive.com/har...ex.asp?PID=359 I like the section on religious beliefs and political affiliation. For example, 82% of Republicans believed in hell, while only 63% of Democrats and 65% of independants did. Also interesting was that 86% of males believed in god, and 93% of females did. That would explain why the males here at II are complaining about the lack of female infidels.

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04-11-2003, 07:15 PM	#2
never been there Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 2,144	I wish they would categorize by type of education, rather than amount. It would give us something to tease each other over.

04-12-2003, 07:23 AM	#3
openeyes Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,215	So if 90% believe in god, that means 10% do not, correct? That's actually a pretty good percentage in comparison to some polls (for the U.S. anyway). Ten percent is more than the percentage of many denominations. (I'm trying to look at the bright side obviously.)

04-12-2003, 01:45 PM	#5
Bumble Bee Tuna Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 7,333	These polls always make me sad. You mean to tell me that 1 in 6 people with post-graduate college educations believe in astrology? I mean I already knew how many idiots believed Christian ideas, but it just makes me remember how horrible our schools are at teaching critical thought. -B

04-12-2003, 02:56 PM	#6
atheist_in_foxhole Guest Posts: n/a	77 percent of U.S. adults believe in an obvious myth like the virgin birth? How depressing. I can't believe that I live in such a backwards, superstitious country. :banghead:

04-12-2003, 04:10 PM	#7
lpetrich Contributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lebanon, OR, USA Posts: 16,829	The trouble is that it's considered virtuous to believe in such fairy tales -- supposedly, such believing will keep one from being a vile, depraved monster who hates everything and who appreciates nothing.

04-12-2003, 04:13 PM	#8
lpetrich Contributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lebanon, OR, USA Posts: 16,829	It would be interesting to see what many clergypeople personally believe, as opposed to what they tell their congregations and the public.

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