Believers More Positive, Giving Than Nonbelievers
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Believers More Positive, Giving Than Nonbelievers
When comparing believers with those who consider themselves atheists or agnostics, the Barna Group found believers to be more positive, generous, and socially active, as reflected in these behaviors:
Likelihood to vote:
Active-faith Americans: 89 percent
No-faith Americans: 78 percent
Being active in their communities:
Active-faith: 68 percent
No-faith: 41 percent
Personally helping homeless or poor people:
Active-faith: 61 percent
No-faith: 41 percent
Yearly donations to charitable causes:
Active-faith: $1,500
No-faith: $200
Focus on living a comfortable, balanced life:
Active-faith: 4 percent
No-faith: 12 percent
Focus on accumulating wealth:
Active-faith: 2 percent
No-faith: 10 percent
Feeling of being at peace
Active-faith: 90 percent
No-faith: 67 percent
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