Teens and Heaven
(from LifeWay Research, September/October 2007)
Teenagers’ Views on Eternity
69% I believe heaven exists
53% I will go to heaven because I believe Jesus Christ died for my sins
27% I will go to heaven because I am kind to others
26% I will go to heaven because I am religious
12% I don’t know if I will go to heaven
05% I don’t believe heaven exists
04% I don’t care if I go to heaven
Religious Activity of Teenagers
Church service attendance in last 30 days
20% Attended a Catholic church service
08% Attended a Southern Baptist church service
28% Attended another type of Christian church service
04% Attended a non-Christian religious service
Other religious activity in last 30 days
39% Prayed regularly
23% Participated in a church youth group social activity
14% Read the Bible regularly
08% Served in a leadership role in my church youth group
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