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UnfairRepresent 05/29/18 3:36:15 AM #1:	For African Americans, the Bibles Exodus narrative is a cultural touchstone. Since before the Civil War, the story of the Israelites slavery and deliverance has spurred comparisons to black peoples experiences in the United States. Scriptures importance to the black population in the U.S. is reflected in Pew Research Center survey data showing that black people are more likely than most other Americans to read scripture regularly and to view it as the word of God. Indeed, more than half of black people in the U.S. (54%) both Christian and non-Christian say they read the Bible or other holy scripture at least once a week outside of religious services, compared with 32% of whites and 38% of Hispanics, according to data from the 2014 Religious Landscape Study. Indeed, relatively few black people (24%) say they seldom or never read the Bible, compared with 50% of whites and 40% of Hispanics. Among Christian groups, 61% of those who are members of the historically black Protestant tradition (more than half of all black Americans) read scripture at least weekly, similar to the level seen among those in the evangelical Protestant tradition (63%). In addition, those in the historically black Protestant tradition are much more likely than Catholics (25%) and mainline Protestants (30%) to say they read scripture at least weekly, though less likely than Jehovahs Witnesses (88%) and Mormons (77%). A sizable share of all black people (77%) also say the Bible is the word of God (as opposed to having been written by men), compared with 57% of whites and 65% of Hispanics. Among those in the historically black Protestant tradition, 85% say they believe the Bible is the word of God, a level more comparable to that seen among those in the evangelical Protestant tradition (88%), Mormons (91%) and Jehovahs Witnesses (94%) than among Catholics (64%) and mainline Protestants (62%). Black people overall are also more likely than people in other racial or ethnic groups to believe the Bible or other holy scripture should be interpreted literally. Roughly half (51%) of black Americans feel this way, compared with 26% of whites and 38% of Hispanics. Among those in the historically black Protestant tradition, 59% hold this view, compared with 24% of mainline Protestants and 26% of Catholics. On this issue, the views of those in the historically black Protestant tradition are more comparable to those of evangelical Protestants (55%). Another sign of the importance of the Bible to African Americans is their participation in prayer and scripture study groups. (Our question did not distinguish between the two types of groups.) Across religions, black people in the U.S. are more likely to take part in prayer or scripture study groups at least weekly (39%) than are whites (22%) and Hispanics (27%). And people in the historically black Protestant tradition are as likely to do this (44%) as those in the evangelical tradition (44%) and more likely to do this than are Catholics (17%) and mainline Protestants (19%). They are less likely to participate in prayer and scripture study groups weekly than are Mormons (71%) and Jehovahs Witnesses (85%). The populations of each of these religious traditions include people of many different races and ethnicities. Even the membership of the historically black Protestant tradition is not entirely black, with 6% describing themselves differently, e.g. white, Hispanic, or from another or mixed racial background. That being said, majorities in most major religious traditions in the U.S. are white. Full Article: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/07/blacks-more-likely-than-others-in-u-s-to-read-the-bible-regularly-see-it-as-gods-word/ 80/80 Reminds me of the UK where the number of church goers and bible readers shot up dramatically and it turned out to be largely due to Polish immigrants who do so at more than the double the rate of the native English. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:902164785] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>For African Americans, the Bibles Exodus narrative is a cultural touchstone. Since before the Civil War, the story of the Israelites slavery and deliverance has spurred comparisons to black peoples experiences in the United States. Scriptures importance to the black population in the U.S. is reflected in Pew Research Center survey data showing that black people are more likely than most other Americans to read scripture regularly and to view it as the word of God. Indeed, more than half of black people in the U.S. (54%) both Christian and non-Christian say they read the Bible or other holy scripture at least once a week outside of religious services, compared with 32% of whites and 38% of Hispanics, according to data from the 2014 Religious Landscape Study. Indeed, relatively few black people (24%) say they seldom or never read the Bible, compared with 50% of whites and 40% of Hispanics. Among Christian groups, 61% of those who are members of the historically black Protestant tradition (more than half of all black Americans) read scripture at least weekly, similar to the level seen among those in the evangelical Protestant tradition (63%). In addition, those in the historically black Protestant tradition are much more likely than Catholics (25%) and mainline Protestants (30%) to say they read scripture at least weekly, though less likely than Jehovahs Witnesses (88%) and Mormons (77%). A sizable share of all black people (77%) also say the Bible is the word of God (as opposed to having been written by men), compared with 57% of whites and 65% of Hispanics. Among those in the historically black Protestant tradition, 85% say they believe the Bible is the word of God, a level more comparable to that seen among those in the evangelical Protestant tradition (88%), Mormons (91%) and Jehovahs Witnesses (94%) than among Catholics (64%) and mainline Protestants (62%). Black people overall are also more likely than people in other racial or ethnic groups to believe the Bible or other holy scripture should be interpreted literally. Roughly half (51%) of black Americans feel this way, compared with 26% of whites and 38% of Hispanics. Among those in the historically black Protestant tradition, 59% hold this view, compared with 24% of mainline Protestants and 26% of Catholics. On this issue, the views of those in the historically black Protestant tradition are more comparable to those of evangelical Protestants (55%). Another sign of the importance of the Bible to African Americans is their participation in prayer and scripture study groups. (Our question did not distinguish between the two types of groups.) Across religions, black people in the U.S. are more likely to take part in prayer or scripture study groups at least weekly (39%) than are whites (22%) and Hispanics (27%). And people in the historically black Protestant tradition are as likely to do this (44%) as those in the evangelical tradition (44%) and more likely to do this than are Catholics (17%) and mainline Protestants (19%). They are less likely to participate in prayer and scripture study groups weekly than are Mormons (71%) and Jehovahs Witnesses (85%). The populations of each of these religious traditions include people of many different races and ethnicities. Even the membership of the historically black Protestant tradition is not entirely black, with 6% describing themselves differently, e.g. white, Hispanic, or from another or mixed racial background. That being said, majorities in most major religious traditions in the U.S. are white. Full Article: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/07/blacks-more-likely-than-others-in-u-s-to-read-the-bible-regularly-see-it-as-gods-word/ 80/80 Reminds me of the UK where the number of church goers and bible readers shot up dramatically and it turned out to be largely due to Polish immigrants who do so at more than the double the rate of the native English.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
StucklnMyPants 05/29/18 3:57:10 AM #2:	So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then? --- Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. <cite>StucklnMyPants posted [p:902165220] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/29/18 4:00:39 AM #3:	the bible is dumb and contradicts itself, its not even a good read. --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:902165294] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>the bible is dumb and contradicts itself, its not even a good read.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 05/29/18 4:01:48 AM #4:	Too bad tbh. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:902165318] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Too bad tbh.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hike4safety 05/29/18 4:03:10 AM #5:	Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law --- https://imgur.com/Brcn3US <cite>hike4safety posted [p:902165350] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 05/29/18 4:03:48 AM #6:	StucklnMyPants posted... So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then? hike4safety posted... Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law Holy moly --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:902165362] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>StucklnMyPants posted...</cite> <quote>So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then?</quote> <cite>hike4safety posted...</cite> <quote>Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law</quote> Holy moly</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mD_atheist 05/29/18 4:04:34 AM #7:	Smashingpmkns posted... StucklnMyPants posted... So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then? hike4safety posted... Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law Holy moly Seriously wtf --- ASUS XONAR DG - FiiO D3 (D03K) - JDS Labs OBJECTIVE2 Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, 250 ohms - Audioengine A5+/Polk Audio PSW10 <cite>mD_atheist posted [p:902165378] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote><cite>StucklnMyPants posted...</cite> <quote>So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then?</quote> <cite>hike4safety posted...</cite> <quote>Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law</quote> Holy moly</quote> Seriously wtf</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Barenziah Boy Toy 05/29/18 4:09:08 AM #8:	StucklnMyPants posted... So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then? Because Jesus teaches us to forgive our sins. --- You don't need a treaty to have free trade. M Rothbard {Self-Hating Token Asian of the Ivory Tower's Zionist Elite} <cite>Barenziah Boy Toy posted [p:902165471] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>StucklnMyPants posted...</cite> <quote>So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then? </quote> Because Jesus teaches us to forgive our sins.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
smoliske 05/29/18 4:21:48 AM #9:	why they gotta be black? <cite>smoliske posted [p:902165683] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>why they gotta be black?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheoryzC 05/29/18 4:25:13 AM #10:	Surprised it's not higher for Hispanics --- This is where my sigs suppose to be. <cite>TheoryzC posted [p:902165760] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Surprised it's not higher for Hispanics</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 05/29/18 4:51:28 AM #11:	StucklnMyPants posted... So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then? Because people fucked each other? --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:902166229] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>StucklnMyPants posted...</cite> <quote>So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then?</quote> Because people fucked each other?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SavenForever 05/29/18 6:03:04 AM #12:	I can see that. Black people are typically religious. --- https://imgur.com/aFt7pKH <cite>SavenForever posted [p:902167560] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>I can see that. Black people are typically religious.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sayoria 05/29/18 6:04:48 AM #13:	How do you get a racist evangelical to stop being an evangelical? "Reading the Bible is mostly a black person thing" --- Japanese Crack: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5pzggr <cite>Sayoria posted [p:902167594] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>How do you get a racist evangelical to stop being an evangelical? "Reading the Bible is mostly a black person thing"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 05/29/18 7:15:16 AM #14:	SavenForever posted... I can see that. Black people are typically religious. But the change is recent --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:902168881] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>SavenForever posted...</cite> <quote>I can see that. Black people are typically religious.</quote> But the change is recent</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne 05/29/18 7:20:21 AM #15:	TheoryzC posted... Surprised it's not higher for Hispanics I think a lot are Catholic and Catholics are not big Bible readers compared to other Christian religions. --- I am the Cheese! I am the best character on the show! I am better than both the salami and the bologna *COMBINED!* <cite>EndOfDiscOne posted [p:902168988] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheoryzC posted...</cite> <quote>Surprised it's not higher for Hispanics</quote> I think a lot are Catholic and Catholics are not big Bible readers compared to other Christian religions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
clearaflagrantj 05/29/18 7:20:30 AM #16:	Lmao what a topic <cite>clearaflagrantj posted [p:902168991] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Lmao what a topic</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpiralDrift 05/29/18 7:28:44 AM #17:	It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits. --- Do unto others what your parents did to you. <cite>SpiralDrift posted [p:902169149] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 05/29/18 7:36:42 AM #18:	SpiralDrift posted... weird black churches. .... --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:902169350] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>weird black churches.</quote> ....</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 05/30/18 1:18:36 PM #19:	SpiralDrift posted... weird black churches. ...... --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:902250628] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>weird black churches.</quote> ......</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedzXVIII 05/30/18 1:22:33 PM #20:	mD_atheist posted... Smashingpmkns posted... StucklnMyPants posted... So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then? hike4safety posted... Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law Holy moly Seriously wtf very bold --- Hi <cite>MedzXVIII posted [p:902250853] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>mD_atheist posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote><cite>StucklnMyPants posted...</cite> <quote>So why are over 70% of black children born out of wedlock then?</quote> <cite>hike4safety posted...</cite> <quote>Hopefully this helps them stop breaking the law</quote> Holy moly</quote> Seriously wtf</quote> very bold</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedzXVIII 05/30/18 1:23:17 PM #21:	SpiralDrift posted... It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits. Is there such thing as a Black Catholic church? --- Hi <cite>MedzXVIII posted [p:902250890] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits.</quote> Is there such thing as a Black Catholic church?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 05/30/18 1:23:27 PM #22:	Worth keeping in mind when discussing "the religious right" or Democrats' supposed antipathy towards Christians --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:902250895] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Worth keeping in mind when discussing "the religious right" or Democrats' supposed antipathy towards Christians</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 05/30/18 1:26:18 PM #23:	Sure is KKK in here --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:902251082] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Sure is KKK in here</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 05/30/18 1:27:12 PM #24:	Antifar posted... Worth keeping in mind when discussing "the religious right" or Democrats' supposed antipathy towards Christians Why do you gotta make everything political Antifar? --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:902251147] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>Worth keeping in mind when discussing "the religious right" or Democrats' supposed antipathy towards Christians</quote> Why do you gotta make everything political Antifar?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 05/30/18 1:27:28 PM #25:	What exactly makes this "suddenly"? <cite>JE19426 posted [p:902251164] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>What exactly makes this "suddenly"?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpiralDrift 05/30/18 1:28:20 PM #26:	UnfairRepresent posted... SpiralDrift posted... weird black churches. ...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF-10c261Vw" data-time=" --- Do unto others what your parents did to you. <cite>SpiralDrift posted [p:902251215] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>weird black churches.</quote> ......</quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF-10c261Vw" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ben_Ruggiero 05/30/18 1:29:51 PM #27:	Doesn't surprise me. Black people in the south are the most religious people I know. --- A wiseguy never pays for his drinks <cite>Ben_Ruggiero posted [p:902251328] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Doesn't surprise me. Black people in the south are the most religious people I know.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 05/30/18 1:33:59 PM #28:	UnfairRepresent posted... Antifar posted... Worth keeping in mind when discussing "the religious right" or Democrats' supposed antipathy towards Christians Why do you gotta make everything political Antifar? It's not obviously political, but it is inherently political. I'll allow it. --- Ignorance is a choice https://imgtc.com/i/7UnK3hx.jpg <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:902251581] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>Worth keeping in mind when discussing "the religious right" or Democrats' supposed antipathy towards Christians</quote> Why do you gotta make everything political Antifar?</quote> It's not obviously political, but it is inherently political. I'll allow it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Donomark 05/30/18 1:36:11 PM #30:	MedzXVIII posted... SpiralDrift posted... It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits. Is there such thing as a Black Catholic church? Yes. --- "You can do it your way, or you can be effective." http://dbznextdimension.libsyn.com/ http://cbfrevue.libsyn.com/ <cite>Donomark posted [p:902251708] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>MedzXVIII posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits.</quote> Is there such thing as a Black Catholic church?</quote> Yes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkChozoGhost 05/30/18 1:37:36 PM #31:	This shouldn't surprise anyone --- My sister's dog bit a hole in my Super Mario Land cartridge. It still works though - Skye Reynolds 3DS FC: 3239-5612-0115 <cite>DarkChozoGhost posted [p:902251793] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>This shouldn't surprise anyone</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CW_McGraw 05/30/18 1:45:49 PM #32:	MedzXVIII posted... SpiralDrift posted... It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits. Is there such thing as a Black Catholic church? Haitians are predominantly Catholic. --- https://imgur.com/hso8CUi <cite>CW_McGraw posted [p:902252265] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote><cite>MedzXVIII posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpiralDrift posted...</cite> <quote>It's those weird black churches. They have food and mosh pits.</quote> Is there such thing as a Black Catholic church?</quote> Haitians are predominantly Catholic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DifferentialEquation 05/30/18 1:49:49 PM #33:	Just watch. Now all of a sudden liberals/SJWs will start liking the Bible. --- There's no business to be taxed. <cite>DifferentialEquation posted [p:902252487] in New resear... [t:76653571]...</cite> <quote>Just watch. Now all of a sudden liberals/SJWs will start liking the Bible.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > New research says black Americans suddenIy read the bibIe more than anyone else.