Many younger Christians in the UK are now reading the Bible, saying it has helped improve their mental health.
A recent survey for Bible Society, carried out by Christian Research, showed that more people have been reading the Bible more often during the pandemic. Out of 1,000 Christians surveyed in the UK, 35% said they were reading the Bible more frequently than before Coronavirus and more than half of this group are aged 25 to 34, reports Church Times.
Lockdowns have put people in a position to be productive at home. From learning a new language, starting a garden, to mastering a new hobby, the pandemic also brought a rise in Bible reading among Christians.
It’s encouraging to see that the Bible is giving people hope and confidence. —Dr. Andrew Ollerton, author of The Bible Course
Many turned to reading the Bible for the positive effects it brings into their lives. Twenty-three percent of the respondents said Bible reading has