New Global Study Reveals How Teens Around the World View the Bible
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barna Group has released the second volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The second volume, titled "How Teens Around the World View the Bible," reveals teens' opinions of the Bible and how interested teens are in learning more about the Bible. It explores how this generation engages with and applies scripture to their lives, and how it impacts those who read it.
Key Points:
- The second volume, titled "How Teens Around the World View the Bible," reveals teens' opinions of the Bible and how interested teens are in learning more about the Bible.
- Three-fifths of teens around the world (59%) say there is a Christian Bible in their home.
- However, 22% of teens who own or read the Bible say they don't fully understand the Bible while reading it.
- Many Bible-engaged teens have had a parent or guardian (56%) or pastor, priest, or minister (54%) teach them how to read and study the Bible.