A new national survey has found that most Americans remain deeply confused about the nature of sin, with many rejecting biblical definitions and even refusing to call themselves "sinners," the Christian Today website reports today (Sept. 24, 2025).
The findings come from the AmericanWorldview Inventory 2025, a wide--ranging study led by Arizona Christian Univerity's Cultural Research Center.
Dr. George Barna, who directed the research, described the results as "spiritually dangerous."
"After more than four decades of studying the beliefs of Americans, I'm convinced that few issues are more misunderstood -- or more spiritual dangerous -- than sin," Dr. Barna said.
Americans often admit that sin exists but refuse to take it seriously -- focusing more on how guilty sin makes them feel than on what sin does to their relationship with God -- on their lives.
Six of ten adults (61%) acknowledge that sin results in guilt. Yet for many, those guilty feelings are considered more troubling than the sin itself.
Also, no more than 56% of respondents believe that sin has a lasting effect on a person' life, suggesting that many do not see sin as transformative or life--changing.
While many people admit to moral failures, they stop short of acknowledging sin as a direct rejection of God's authority and design.
The research also revealed that a very small minority -- just 14% -- maintain a biblical perspective on sin.
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