Top frustrations with Bible reading
Percent of Americans choosing the item as one of their top two frustrations, 2023 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Don't have enough time (26%). Lowest: Stories are confusing (8%).
- Don't have enough time: 26%
- Don't know where to start: 17%
- Lack excitement about reading it: 16%
Source: Lifeway Research, Scripture Engaged: Who Are American Bible Readers? · Respondents chose their top two of six options in the State of the Bible study. Article published 2023-04-27.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Don't have enough time (26%). Lowest: Stories are confusing (8%). Don't have enough time: 26%. Don't know where to start: 17%. Lack excitement about reading it: 16%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2023. Source: Lifeway Research, Scripture Engaged: Who Are American Bible Readers? (https://research.lifeway.com/2023/04/27/scripture-engaged-who-are-american-bible-readers/).
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