A Gallup Poll determined that the majority of Americans believe divorce, gambling, and premarital sex "pass the test of moral acceptability." (Gallup Poll, "What's Morally Acceptable?" June 22, 2004)
"People's views on morally acceptable behavior are deeply impacted by their worldview," reads a section of a Barna study. "Upon comparing the perspectives of those who have a biblical worldview with those who do not, the former group were 31 times less likely to accept cohabitation (2% versus 62%, respectively); 18 times less likely to endorse drunkenness (2% versus 36%); 15 times less likely to condone gay sex (2% versus 31%); 12 times less likely to accept profanity 3% versus 37%); and 11 times less likely to describe adultery as morally acceptable (4% versus 44%). In addition, less than one-half of one percent of those with a biblical worldview said voluntary exposure to pornography was morally acceptable (compared to 39% of other adults), and a similarly miniscule proportion endorsed abortion (compared to 46% of adults who lack a biblical worldview)." (Barna Research, "A Biblical Worldview Has a Radical Effect on a Person's Life," December 1, 2003.)
"The United States has one of the highest abortion rates among developed countries ... At current rates, an estimated 43 percent of American women will have at least one abortion by the age of 45." (Carrie Gordon Earll, "Abortion Statistics," January 5, 2005.)
"Legalized gambling is one of the fastest expanding enterprises in the United States. In 2003, the gross revenues from gambling were $72.9 billion — more money than Americans spend on movie tickets, theme parks, spectator sports and videogames combined!" See Focus on Social Issues.
"Though many believe pornography is a harmless pastime, it's estimated that more than 20 million Americans are addicted to it ..." (Bill Wilson, "Porn's Effects Discussed in D.C.," Family News in Focus, May 20, 2005.)
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