A prominent Christian researcher is warning that we are on the precipice of Christian invisibility in this nation, as new research shows that preteens are rejecting beliefs associated with a biblical ...
26% of children between the ages of 8 and 12 “consistently consult the Bible when trying to determine right from wrong”
26% of children are obviously lying. No 8 year old is breaking out the Bible every time they need to make a decision. Otherwise they’d know about the commandment that they shouldn’t lie.
The joke does highlight a glaring weakness with studies like this: kids questioned about something their adults might be telling them is very important can’t be trusted to answer honestly instead of giving the answer they think is “right”.
So studies like this likely overestimate the importance of religion to its study population.
26% of children are obviously lying. No 8 year old is breaking out the Bible every time they need to make a decision. Otherwise they’d know about the commandment that they shouldn’t lie.
I love your circular reasoning here. It’s rare to see someone “begging the question” in the original sense.
I’m glad most people seemed to get the joke.
The joke does highlight a glaring weakness with studies like this: kids questioned about something their adults might be telling them is very important can’t be trusted to answer honestly instead of giving the answer they think is “right”.
So studies like this likely overestimate the importance of religion to its study population.