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More than a third of Britons believe that the virgin birth really happened, according to new research published today by Theos, the public theology think tank.
In the poll of over a thousand adults, undertaken for Theos by ComRes, 34% of people agreed that the statement "Jesus was born to a virgin called Mary" was historically accurate. Only 32% considered it fictional. Women are more likely to believe in the virgin birth (39%) than men (29%).
56% of Britons believe that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Surprisingly, the research reveals that people are more likely to believe in the virgin birth than angels. Only 28% believe the Bible's account of angels visiting shepherds to announce the birth of Christ actually happened, compared with 32% who think it is fictional. 37% of people believe that Herod ordered the death of infant boys in an attempt to kill Jesus....
"Scotland ranks as the most religious nation. 66% of Scots celebrate Christmas as a religious festival."
It's the spirit of whisky which helps the scots celebrate.
"Religious festival" - I'm glad they use the term religious and not "faith" As for 66 per cent??? As a Scot I may be skeptical but I don't see this around here.
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