Scripture Engaged Americans who prayed in the past seven days
Percent of Scripture Engaged U.S. adults who reported praying in the past seven days, 2025 (in percent)
Key finding
- Scripture Engaged Americans who prayed in the past seven days: 98%. Of Scripture Engaged Americans, 98% reported praying in the past seven days
Source: American Bible Society, New Research Confirms Engaging with the Bible Is Key for Well-Being and Self-Care - · 2,656 online interviews with American adults in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Article published 2025-07-10.
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Scripture Engaged Americans who prayed in the past seven days: 98%. Of Scripture Engaged Americans, 98% reported praying in the past seven days.
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American Bible Society, 2025. Source: American Bible Society, New Research Confirms Engaging with the Bible Is Key for Well-Being and Self-Care - (https://www.americanbible.org/news/press-releases/articles/state-of-the-bible-2025-chapter-4/).
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