Belief that Jesus was born in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago
Percent of Americans, 2021 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Agree (72%). Lowest: Disagree (9%).
- Agree: 72%
- Not sure: 18%
- Disagree: 9%
Source: Lifeway Research, Christmas Celebrates a Historical Event, Americans Say · Online survey of 1,005 Americans by Lifeway Research; sampling error plus or minus 3.3%. Article published 2021-12-08.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Agree (72%). Lowest: Disagree (9%). Agree: 72%. Not sure: 18%. Disagree: 9%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2021. Source: Lifeway Research, Christmas Celebrates a Historical Event, Americans Say (https://research.lifeway.com/2021/12/08/christmas-celebrates-a-historical-event-americans-say/).
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