Bible Engagement Crisis
 admin  |    Thu 5 Feb 2009, 16:46

From the Bible Society in New Zealand:

According to Bible Society research undertaken in New Zealand, 68% of all New Zealanders own a Bible, and yet only 23% of Bible owners pick it up and have a read at least once a month.

The research shows that 7% of Bible owners read it daily while 9% read it weekly. The survey also revealed that 46% of New Zealanders describe themselves as Christian. Among Christians, only 11% read the Bible daily and 13% read it weekly.

This research was carried out last year. It includes a list of reasons - cultural and personal - why people are not engaging with Scripture. Read the full report here.

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