A recent Gallup Poll discovered that 40% of Americans claim to attend church or synagogue regularly but 15% never attend. The reasons why are:
#1 Reason Why People Attend Church
- 23% for spiritual growth and guidance
- 20% keeps me grounded/guided
- 15% it’s my faith
- 15% to worship God
- 13% the fellowship of other members (the community)
- 12% believe in God/religion
- 12% brought up that way (tradition)
#1 Reason Why People Do Not Attend Church
- 24% don’t agree with organized religion/what they preach
- 21% don’t have time/don’t get around to it
- 16% don’t believe in going to church
- 10% don’t believe in God (atheist)
- 9% don’t have a church I connect with
- 6% I’m lazy
- 3% church wants/asks too much money
- 2% poor health/disabled
- 1% family members are different religions
[via The Christian Post]
