Why Do Christians Frequently Abuse Statistics

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Why do Christians frequently abuse statistics? Is it to provoke shame in Christians for their “laziness”? Its main intent is to motivate Christ followers to make more disciples. Religious leaders and organizations habitually use descriptive statistics in misrepresenting and sometimes absolutely outlandish ways, usually to get attention and sound alarms, which are usually false alarms.
There are good and bad forms of research. Sometimes good research is taken out of context, and then Christianity gets a bad reputation. It is very difficult to differentiate between what statistical information is factual and falsified. As a society, we are drawn to bad statistics to urge us to do something. They help us to not sit back. The information helps us to do something. They are a reminder of how our world is troubled, but we can reduce/ eradicate that negative statistic with God’s help. Fixating on how the world is so messed up
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The concentration is very diverse and complex. The studies do however present indicator about certain denominations and the spiritual lives of U.S. adults. The most common denominations are no longer injured, but rather they are paralyzed. The participation in church has declined. Churches are managing, but things seem to be plummeting. Is American Christianity dying?
Sources have been conveyed in a hyperbole. This is an indication that the percentage of Americans who identify themselves as Christians is dropping. This information is not completely a bad thing. The article conveys that if a large number vocalizes that they are Christians, than a conundrum is presented. It’s evident that if a large group said that they were Christians, they do not live like Christians. Christianity becomes confusing when everyone who states that they are believer, do not follow the ideals of Christ. Although there is a shift in Christianity, it is not going to die out in this

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