Monday, April 20, 2026

New Report: Bible Reading Declines but Openness to Scriprture Rises in U.S.

A newly released  national study by the American Bible Society finds that while  Bible reading  and engagement in the U.S. have declined from last year's  levels, openness to the  Bible has grown significantly, with 9 million more Americans expressing  interest in its message since 2024, the Christian Daily website reports today (April 20, 2026).


The findings come from the first chapter of the organization's 2026 State of the Bible report, published April 9, which analyzes Americans' attitudes toward Scripture,faith practices, and church involvement. The report shows that 28% of U.S. adults now fall into what researchers call the "Movable Middle" -- those who are curious about  the Bible but not deeply engaged -- marking  a notable  increase over the past two years.


The proportion  of Americans considered "Scripture Engaged" has returned to about 17%, similar to levels recorded two years ago.

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