The Barna Group

… Most Americans contend that they are free thinkers who are “very open” to alternative moral views (75%), a huge majority support traditional family values (92%), resulting in a large majority who claim to be concerned about the moral state of the nation (86%). Interestingly, though, only one out of four adults is concerned enough to try to convince other people to change their views on such issues.

Most Americans navigate the complexities of contemporary life by relying upon their religious beliefs and practices for strength and guidance. A large majority say that their religious faith is very important in their life today,

and nearly two-thirds go so far as to describe themselves as “deeply spiritual.” The Christian leanings of most Americans are emphasized by the fact that seven out of ten adults claim to have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ that is important to them. These religious attachments help to explain why more than four out of five adults claim to have a clear sense of the meaning and purpose of their life…Click here to read entire story