Understanding the Bible, Literacy Declines, and their Impacts on Freedom

Delve into the profound impact of the Bible on our freedom and liberty in this captivating episode with Jesse Cope. Join us as we explore the correlation between declining literacy rates, biblical knowledge and loss of liberties in America. Statistics from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Assessment of Educational Progress, reveal a steady decrease in verbal and writing scores from 1967 to 2015. These declines are intertwined with the changing views of the Bible, with less than 25% of Americans now believing it is the actual Word of God. The implications of this shift is drastically effecting the preservation of our republic. In order to understand our founding values and the principles that secure liberty in America we must counteract these trends.<br/><br/>The writings left to us by influential figures like John Quincy Adams and Benjamin Franklin, show just how much our founding and early generations recognized and revered Jesus of Nazareth. Gain valuable insights into the connection between literacy, understanding of the Bible, and the preservation of freedom and liberty. We'll dive into the National Assessment of Educational Progress results from 2022, revealing a concerning decrease in reading scores across the nation for both fourth and eighth graders. Uncover the alarming decline in church membership since the 1940s, now below 50%, and the changing perception of the Bible. This episode will leave you questioning the impact of a lack of Biblical understanding on the fabric of our nation and the future of our liberties. So pull up an chair and tune in for this thought-provoking conversation with Jesse Cope.Support the showThe American Soul Podcast<br/><br/>https://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe