Americans' beliefs about who gets into heaven
Percent of U.S. adults agreeing with each statement, 2014 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Salvation is in Christ alone (53%). Lowest: People will have a chance to follow God after they die (30%).
- Salvation is in Christ alone: 53%
- Many ways to heaven: 45%
- People who never heard of Jesus can still get into heaven: 41%
Source: Lifeway Research, Americans Believe in Heaven, Hell, and a Little Bit of Heresy · Online survey of 3,000 Americans commissioned by Ligonier Ministries. Article published 2014-10-28.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Salvation is in Christ alone (53%). Lowest: People will have a chance to follow God after they die (30%). Salvation is in Christ alone: 53%. Many ways to heaven: 45%. People who never heard of Jesus can still get into heaven: 41%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2014. Source: Lifeway Research, Americans Believe in Heaven, Hell, and a Little Bit of Heresy (https://research.lifeway.com/2014/10/28/americans-believe-in-heaven-hell-and-a-little-bit-of-heresy/).
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