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A new study shows that most Americans believe the Bible is divinely inspired but fewer than ever take it literally. A recent survey suggests that the number of Americans who take the Bible literally has been declining for 40 years. Most Americans still believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God but the number who believe it should be taken literally, which is just 24%, is at a 40-year low. A May poll by Gallup found that less than 1 in 4 Americans believe the Bible to be the actual Word of God and is to be taken literally word-for-word. In contrast, 26% view it as a book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man. The poll finds the number of those who take the Bible literally at its lowest in 40 years and is the first time that the number of biblical skeptics has exceeded the number of biblical literalists. However, just under half, 47%, of Americans still believe the Bible is inspired by God, not all to be taken literally. That leaves a combined 71% of Americans who still believe the Bible to be in some way inspired by God. College graduates were less likely than non-college graduates to take the Bible literally. Among Christians polled, the majority of all denominations described it as inspired, while more Protestants took it literally, 35%. So it just shows you the continual decline of biblical Christianity in America and people that actually believe what the Bible says. So let me know what you think about this in the comments below and if you're new be sure to hit the subscribe button and stay tuned for more videos. Thanks for watching.