"According to a new study from George Barna’s Cultural Research Center, “Americans are changing their understanding and definition of ‘sin,’” which, the article says, “signals a dramatic shift in the nation’s moral compass and builds on earlier reports documenting widespread confusion about the existence and nature of sin.”
Not surprisingly, younger generations showed more moral confusion than their older counterparts.
Some of the study highlights include:“Fewer than half of all adults—just 43%—believe that sinful behavior stems from a wicked, corrupt heart.”
“Three out of every five adults (62%) said that sin can be understood as ‘an act of disobedience against God.’” (Interestingly, people were more comfortable with using the word “disobedience” rather than “rebellion,” showing a softening toward the seriousness of sin.)
“About six out of 10 (61%) indicated that sin produces guilt, and such guilt is ‘often worse than the sin’ that caused it.” Yikes!"
Some of the study highlights include:“Fewer than half of all adults—just 43%—believe that sinful behavior stems from a wicked, corrupt heart.”
“Three out of every five adults (62%) said that sin can be understood as ‘an act of disobedience against God.’” (Interestingly, people were more comfortable with using the word “disobedience” rather than “rebellion,” showing a softening toward the seriousness of sin.)
“About six out of 10 (61%) indicated that sin produces guilt, and such guilt is ‘often worse than the sin’ that caused it.” Yikes!"
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