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September 24, 2011

Quick Facts: God in America

  • 3 in 4 Americans believe "God has a plan for me. 
  • 57% of Americans think that God rewards faithfulness with success and happiness.
  • 1 in 5 Americans understand the Earth to be the center of the solar system.
  • $100 Billion dollars a year "donated" to religions in the U.S. (est.)
  • 83% of Americans identify with a religious denomination, (see chart below for more detailed breakdown)
    • 42% (~56 million people) attend a church service at least once a week.
    • 1 in 3 churchgoers pay a tithe to their congregation.