{"id":30827,"date":"2022-09-10T15:06:05","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T20:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/jesus-who-or-jesus-woohoo-americans-share-opinions-on-christ\/"},"modified":"2022-09-10T15:06:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T20:06:05","slug":"jesus-who-or-jesus-woohoo-americans-share-opinions-on-christ","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/jesus-who-or-jesus-woohoo-americans-share-opinions-on-christ\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus Who or Jesus Woohoo? Americans Share Opinions on Christ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Aaron Earls<\/em><\/p>\n

Most Americans are sure Jesus was a historical person and an important spiritual figure, but they are more split on what He means to them personally.<\/p>\n

Three in 4 U.S. adults (76%) say they believe in the historical existence of Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth, according to an Ipsos survey sponsored by The Episcopal Church. Among Christians, evangelicals (96%) are the most likely to believe in the historicity of Jesus. Catholics (86%) and mainline Protestants (88%) are less likely, with around 1 in 10 in each group saying they weren\u2019t sure.<\/p>\n

Three in 4 U.S. adults (76%) say they believe in the historical existence of Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth, according to an Ipsos survey sponsored by The Episcopal Church. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

Outside of Christianity, Americans of other religions (43%) are slightly more likely than non-religious Americans (38%) to say they believe Jesus existed in history, while those with no religion (33%) are slightly more likely than those of other religions (38%) to say they don\u2019t believe in a historical Jesus. Around 3 in 10 in each group say they don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

Regardless of their religious beliefs, Americans are more likely to agree Jesus was an important spiritual figure than they are to agree He was a historical person. More than 8 in 10 (84%) say they believe Jesus was an important spiritual figure. Almost every evangelical (99%) agrees, as well as almost all mainline Protestants (95%) and Catholics (93%).<\/p>\n

Even among non-Christians, more than half recognize Jesus\u2019 spiritual importance, including Americans of other religions (55%) and those with no religious affiliation (50%). Around 1 in 5 members of non-Christian religions (20%) and more than 1 in 4 non-religious Americans (27%) don\u2019t believe Jesus was an important spiritual figure. Slightly less than a quarter of each group say they aren\u2019t sure.<\/p>\n

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More than half of non-Christians recognize Jesus\u2019 spiritual importance, including Americans of other religions (55%) and those with no religious affiliation (50%), according to an Ipsos survey. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

Americans are split on how they would describe their relationship with Jesus\u201438% say close and personal, 34% say private, 10% say public, 24% say they have no relationship with Jesus, and 8% prefer not to answer. Respondents could select all that apply.<\/p>\n

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Evangelicals (70%) are most likely to say their relationship is close and personal. Mainline Protestants (48%) and Catholics (46%) are most likely to say their relationship is private. Non-religious Americans (81%) are most likely to say they have no relationship with Jesus.<\/p>\n

Perhaps more surprisingly, around 1 in 10 members of other religions (9%) say they have a close and personal relationship with Jesus, and 1 in 10 Catholics (11%) and mainline Protestants (9%) say they have no relationship with Jesus. Among the non-religious, 3% say their relationship with Jesus is close and personal, 9% say it’s private, and 1% say it\u2019s public.<\/p>\n

Specifically among Christians, 88% say Jesus is an important figure in their lives, with 68% saying He is very important. Evangelicals (98%) are the most likely to recognize Jesus as important to them personally, with 88% saying He\u2019s very important. Fewer Catholics (84%) and mainline Protestants (83%) agree. Less than 3 in 5 in both groups say Jesus is very important in their lives.<\/p>\n

Americans who identify as Christians are most likely to say they find Jesus as Savior (53%) and Son of God (50%) to be His most meaningful aspect when given the option to select up to three from a list, according to an Ipsos survey. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

Americans who identify as Christians are most likely to say they find Jesus as Savior (53%) and Son of God (50%) to be His most meaningful aspect when given the option to select up to three from a list. Around 1 in 5 say Messiah (21%) or Lord (20%). Slightly fewer choose Healer (17%), Shepherd (14%), or Friend (12%). Few say Mediator (7%), Lover (5%), Liberator (3%), Disruptor (2%), Brother (3%), or Son (2%).<\/p>\n

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Aaron Earls<\/h2>\n

@WardrobeDoor<\/p>\n

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Aaron is a writer for LifewayResearch.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n