A Day in the Spiritual Life of America
The Gallup Organization recently completed a survey looking for a snapshot of the spiritual climate in America. The respondents were asked, "In the last 24 hours - that is, between this time yesterday and this time today - did you happen to do any of the following?"
55% prayed at a meal
51% talked to someone about God or an aspect of their faith
44% shared their faith
36% read the Bible
32% read books or articles with a spiritual theme
25% counseled someone from a spiritual perspective
24% watched/listened to religious radio/TV
15% attended a prayer service or Bible study
5% called a psychic hotline or read horoscope
3% used the internet to research religious matters
55% prayed at a meal
51% talked to someone about God or an aspect of their faith
44% shared their faith
36% read the Bible
32% read books or articles with a spiritual theme
25% counseled someone from a spiritual perspective
24% watched/listened to religious radio/TV
15% attended a prayer service or Bible study
5% called a psychic hotline or read horoscope
3% used the internet to research religious matters



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