"Why Christians get the 10 commandments wrong" (Salon)

Salon ^ | 7/14/14 | Valerie Tarico

[Faith Presses On]

The American Bible Society funds an annual “State of the Bible” survey, and this spring the Christian Post cheered some of their findings: “The Bible continues to dominate both mind space and book retail space as America’s undisputed best-seller.” According to the study, conducted by Barna, over 88 percent of American homes contain a Bible. In fact, the average is 4.7 copies per household.

Now, I should note that a young non-religious friend once came home from school with a bright green Gideon’s New Testament that she later touted as a reserve of fine rolling papers, which may explain why the household average isn’t a solid 5.

But most Americans treat the Bible with some degree of deference.

Among adults who responded to the survey, 56% were classified as “pro-Bible” meaning they think it is the actual or inspired word of God with no errors. More than a quarter said that they read from the Good Book daily or at least several times a week. Fully half said the Bible contains everything a person needs to know to lead a meaningful life.

[goat granny]

Hi Karl, you must have the patience of a saint. I just got back home from spending a week end with my son at his cottage. It is really nice spending some time alone with one of my kids. (have 5) and you get to know your kids on a one to one basis without the whole family.....He’s 55 and we just had a good time. Morning coffee on the deck overlooking the lake....If I succeed you’ll be the first to know...thanks for not giving up on me.....GG :O)