Poll Reveals America's Desire for Religion and Values
NEW YORK—A recent survey commissioned by the American Bible Society and carried out by respected pollster Zogby International shows that 85 percent of American viewers want more religious values and references to the Bible, and less sex and violence shown on television.
The survey, entitled "What Is More Offensive on Television: Religion or Sex and Violence?" was conducted by Zogby in November.
"We firmly believe that the Bible plays a critical role in the on-going development of our culture and social fabric of our country," said Dr. Paul Irwin, President and CEO of the American Bible Society, in a press release last Wednesday. "Although America is a nation of many faiths, and in some instances no faith, Americans still believe that the Bible teachings and values are an essential part of our common character."...
