Responses to the Bible illiteracy question “ Surveys show that in the last 2 generations
the level of Bible literacy has diminished considerably. Have you noticed this?
I have. Why do you think this is so?”
Yes,
both church attendance and Biblical literacy have diminished. When I was
growing up, stores were not open on Sunday and
most people went to church. Sunday was a
day set apart from work in order to worship. There was reverence
for God and people didn't take His name in vain in polite company. People
knew the 10 Commandments and had basic knowledge of the Bible. Divorce
was shameful and a girl who got pregnant was sent away to have the baby.
What a change since the 'all about me' individuals started fighting
for "My Rights"---no fault divorce, abortion, same sex marriage,
gender change, etc. It probably started in the 60's with the influence of
M.M. O'hare getting God and The Bible legislated out of schools. Bible
reading stopped, children didn't learn patriotic songs or even Christmas
carols. Secular thinking took over.
Before I retired from teaching few of my students lived with both parents or attended church. One of my kdgn. students felt sorry for me because I didn't have a boyfriend sleeping with me.
The Women's Liberation Movement has emasculated men keeping many from being the spiritual leaders of their family. This has resulted in fewer male role models. Both males and females need mentors to help them grow spiritually and learn to study the Bible. Few people have had this training.
I recently heard a well-known pastor say that few recent seminary graduates know how to lead an individual to Christ. Too much time is spent studying books written about the Bible and too little time studying the Bible
Before I retired from teaching few of my students lived with both parents or attended church. One of my kdgn. students felt sorry for me because I didn't have a boyfriend sleeping with me.
The Women's Liberation Movement has emasculated men keeping many from being the spiritual leaders of their family. This has resulted in fewer male role models. Both males and females need mentors to help them grow spiritually and learn to study the Bible. Few people have had this training.
I recently heard a well-known pastor say that few recent seminary graduates know how to lead an individual to Christ. Too much time is spent studying books written about the Bible and too little time studying the Bible
Sharon
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I think literacy
has decreased in the age of computer information overload where it is easy to
skim over large portions of information very quickly. There are so many
outlets for our time and entertainment that reading aloud to children or as a
class as a whole is less frequent. Attendance at weekly church services
is not a priority for many. Classes use multi media approaches to teach rather
than read, recite and memorize approaches. Thus we know a little about
many topics but few topics are studied in depth. Preaching has evolved
from verse by verse exposition to topical themes, using many verses. It
isn't lack of opportunities to learn but rather the depth of the study process
for persons of all ages and learning abilities.
Jan
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Courts
misinterpretation of so called “separation of church and state”.
ACLU taking
the case of minority non-religious groups to oppose any mention of Christ
Main line
churches no longer teaching Bible – often involved in humanitarian causes
rather than Christ’s cause.
The above
leading to ignorance of parents and grandparents affecting their instruction of
children
Anti-Christian
policies of governments
Gene
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1. I'd say a
scriptural example of one who leads a Godly separated Christian life would be Psalm 37:4-5 Delight thyself also in the
Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto
the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
I
my case I can look back over life and fully understand while I am a sinner
saved by the Grace of God thru Jesus Christ and clearly see a number of things
I really wanted in life and He granted me.
2. As for Genesis I have to agree if a person doesn't
agree with the scriptural account of creation in Genesis then how can they have
the faith to believe the rest of the Bible. As for Bible literacy without
faith it is impossible to please Him. Hebrews 11:6 But
without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must
believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Al, KS
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I think people in general spend less time in church and
as a result in study. Because of that when they do study in Sunday School,
bible studies, etc. they can’t get as in depth without feeling overwhelmed.
Studies are thus more basic by necessity. Just one reason I would guess.
Ryan
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Ed, it's because people want "instant
knowledge" to pop off the pages of the Bible, rather than take the time to
study to find wonderful hidden Biblical "treasure in a field".
I know, because I'm guilty of this myself.
I want to thank you for reminding me to start studying
God's Word.
God bless you and your family,
Missy
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My observation,
and personal problem is desire and priority. On any given moment or instance do
I desire God? How often do I credit life’s external issues with keeping me from
increasing Bible literacy? This being a matter of priority setting in daily
life. I confess to being naturally rebellious, the reason I chose Psalm 32:8-9
as my life verses that I review and consider often throughout the day lest I
easily regress to being a life
being about me, covetous, pridefully boasting, a blasphemer, disobedient to
elders and authority, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, a
trucebreaker, false accuser, lacking in personal discipline, fierce, a despiser
of those that are good, a traitors, heady, highminded, loving pleasures more
than loving God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
2Timothy 3
Ed
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