Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Immersive and Interactive Experience Is Coming to Independence Mall
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 2017— A $60 million attraction with unprecedented technology will open on Independence Mall in fall 2018, American Bible Society announced today. Called the Faith & Liberty Discovery Center, the experience will highlight how, from past to present, the Bible has changed those who changed America.The Faith & Liberty Discovery Center is expected to draw 250,000 visitors annually,…
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American Bible Society Honors Philadelphia Law Enforcement with New Resource
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12, 2016— A recent report reveals there are an estimated 150,000 police officers in the U.S. with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and research indicates one-third of active-duty and retired officers struggle with post-traumatic stress, often without realizing it. During the holiday season—a time of year that can be both high in crime and challenging for those suffering…
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40,000 American Catholics Travel to Poland for World Youth Day
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2016—Next week, some 2 million young Catholics will make their way to Krakow, Poland, from all corners of the globe for World Youth Day; of those, 40,000 will be Americans. The July 25 – 31 event, which happens every two to three years, offers attendees (known as pilgrims) the opportunity to connect with one another while being…
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40,000 American Catholics Travel to Poland for World Youth Day
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2016—Next week, some 2 million young Catholics will make their way to Krakow, Poland, from all corners of the globe for World Youth Day; of those, 40,000 will be Americans. The July 25 – 31 event, which happens every two to three years, offers attendees (known as pilgrims) the opportunity to connect with one another while being…
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New Study Finds Most Americans Believe Video Games Have Negative Impact on Teens and Tweens
PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2016—According to the results of a survey released today by American Bible Society, a majority of Americans believes video games have a negative impact on teens and tweens—yet video game play remains popular in America. A report released earlier this year indicated that Americans spent $23.5 billion on the video game industry. Additionally, 63 percent of U.S.…
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New Study Finds Most Americans Believe Video Games Have Negative Impact on Teens and Tweens
PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2016—According to the results of a survey released today by American Bible Society, a majority of Americans believes video games have a negative impact on teens and tweens—yet video game play remains popular in America. A report released earlier this year indicated that Americans spent $23.5 billion on the video game industry. Additionally, 63 percent of U.S.…
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