Religious Survey Results

Below are the results of a survey we conducted in our local Brea, Ca community about Christianity.

There is an online version of this survey you are welcome to fill it out.

Totals

Note: C = Christains, N = Non Religious, O = Other Religion

Sex

  • Male 39%
  • Female 24%
  • Unrecorded 37%

Age

  • 20 & under 5%
  • 21-30 29%
  • 31-40 12%
  • 41-50 6%
  • 51 & over 9%
  • Unrecorded 39%

How would you identify yourself

  • Christian 63%
  • Other religion 19%
  • Not religious 18%

Is it possible to know that God actually exists?

  • Yes 81%  (C:55, N:12, O:14)
  • No 15%  (C:6, N:7, O:2)
  • n/a 4%  (C:2, O:2)

Do you need the Bible to know God properly?

  • Yes 48%  (C:37, N:5, O:6)
  • No 48%  (C:22, N:14, O:12)
  • n/a 4%  (C:4)

Are all religions equally valid as long as a person is sincere in what they believe?

  • Yes 55%  (C:26, N:15, O:14)
  • No 43%  (C:36, N:4, O:3)
  • n/a 2%  (C:1, O:1)

Is it possible to have a relationship with God apart from Jesus Christ?

  • Yes 41%  (C:14, N:15, O:12)
  • No 55%  (C:47, N:3, O:5)
  • n/a 4%  (C:2, N:1, O:1)

Have you ever had a negative experience with a church that made you wary of Christianity?

  • Yes 43%  (C:25, N:10, O:8)
  • No 56%  (C:38, N:9, O:9)
  • n/a 1%  (O:1)

Does scientific progress make people less likely to believe the Bible?

  • Yes 52%  (C:28, N:13, O:11)
  • No 44%  (C:32, N:5, O:7)
  • n/a 4%  (C:3, N:1)

Should the Christian church shape its worship to be attractive to non-Christians?

  • Yes 32%  (C:24, N:2, O:6)
  • No 59%  (C:33, N:15, O:11)
  • n/a 9%  (C:6, N:2, O:1)

Would you be willing to hear a thoughtful presentation of what the Bible is about?

  • Yes 38%  (C:30, N:3, O:5)
  • No 57%  (C:29, N:15, O:13)
  • n/a 5%  (C:4, N:1)