Bible & Discipleship2020LI-XDBC21E9A

Americans coping with the pandemic through daily activities

Name: Americans coping with the pandemic through daily activities
Creator: Lifeway Research

Percent of U.S. adults, 2020 (in percent)

Key finding

Highest: Daily TV viewing (73%). Lowest: Bible reading (17%).

Daily TV viewing: 73%
Prayer: 43%
Bible reading: 17%

Source: Lifeway Research, Americans Finding Solace in Streaming, Not Scripture · Article published 2020-08-26.

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What does this statistic show?

Highest: Daily TV viewing (73%). Lowest: Bible reading (17%). Daily TV viewing: 73%. Prayer: 43%. Bible reading: 17%.

Who published this data?

Lifeway Research, 2020. Source: Lifeway Research, Americans Finding Solace in Streaming, Not Scripture (https://research.lifeway.com/2020/08/26/americans-finding-solace-in-streaming-not-scripture/).

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