Beliefs about the Afterlife, God, Angels, and the Devil Are Changing

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The Gallup polling organization has polled Americans repeatedly from 2001 to 2023 about their belief in the afterlife, God, angels, and the devil. The results show that beliefs during this short time have changed dramatically. There is a shift away from believing the mythologies that came primarily from religions.

In 2001, 90 percent believed in God, 83 percent in heaven, 79 percent in angels, 71 percent in hell, and 68 percent in the devil. By 2023, belief in God and heaven had dropped by 16 points,  belief in hell had fallen by 12 points, and belief in the devil and angels had dropped by 10 points. The dramatic change in beliefs shows that people are rejecting the old mythologies. Even the beliefs in heaven are based on primitive views advanced by religions that do not reflect the realities we know today about the life after this life. The primitive notions of a heaven with vaporous beings or angels strumming harps are being rejected.

As beliefs in these superstitions fall away, humankind needs to know the truth of our nature as eternal beings having a physical experience. People need to know with certainty the reality that they will live after the body dies, and most will enter a life after this life full of exciting experiences. 

Conclusion 

The changing beliefs regarding the afterlife, God, angels, and the devil, as evidenced by Gallup polls from 2001 to 2023, indicate a significant shift away from traditional religious mythologies. This decline suggests a growing rejection of primitive notions and superstitions. As beliefs in these traditional concepts diminish, there emerges a call for a deeper understanding of our nature as eternal beings. The emphasis shifts towards seeking a more nuanced and certain understanding of life after death, one that transcends outdated religious frameworks and embraces the idea of a potentially rich and meaningful existence beyond the physical realm. 

FAQ’s 

Is there a God?

The belief in the existence of a higher power varies among individuals and cultures. Some people hold strong convictions in the existence of God, while others may be skeptical or hold differing beliefs.

Are there angels?

Belief in angels is a matter of personal or religious belief. Some people believe in the existence of angels as spiritual beings, while others may interpret angelic figures symbolically or dismiss their existence altogether.

Is there a devil?

Similar to the belief in God and angels, the belief in the devil varies among individuals and communities. Some subscribe to the concept of a malevolent spiritual entity, while others view it as a symbolic representation of evil or negativity.

Do people believe in the devil?

Yes, some people believe in the existence of the devil as a malevolent force opposing good, while others may interpret the idea of the devil metaphorically or dismiss it entirely. Beliefs regarding the devil’s existence often depend on cultural, religious, and personal factors.

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Megan Brenan, “Belief in Five Spiritual Entities Edges Down to New Lows,” News.Gallup.com, https://news.gallup.com/poll/508886/belief-five-spiritual-entities-edges-down-new-lows.aspx

You can support this effort to give people the truth about the reality of the afterlife with your $6 contribution.

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The Gallup polling organization has polled Americans repeatedly from 2001 to 2023 about their belief in the afterlife, God, angels, and the devil. The results show that beliefs during this short time have changed dramatically. There is a shift away from believing the mythologies that came primarily from religions.

In 2001, 90 percent believed in God, 83 percent in heaven, 79 percent in angels, 71 percent in hell, and 68 percent in the devil. By 2023, belief in God and heaven had dropped by 16 points,  belief in hell had fallen by 12 points, and belief in the devil and angels had dropped by 10 points. The dramatic change in beliefs shows that people are rejecting the old mythologies. Even the beliefs in heaven are based on primitive views advanced by religions that do not reflect the realities we know today about the life after this life. The primitive notions of a heaven with vaporous beings or angels strumming harps are being rejected.

As beliefs in these superstitions fall away, humankind needs to know the truth of our nature as eternal beings having a physical experience. People need to know with certainty the reality that they will live after the body dies, and most will enter a life after this life full of exciting experiences. 

Conclusion 

The changing beliefs regarding the afterlife, God, angels, and the devil, as evidenced by Gallup polls from 2001 to 2023, indicate a significant shift away from traditional religious mythologies. This decline suggests a growing rejection of primitive notions and superstitions. As beliefs in these traditional concepts diminish, there emerges a call for a deeper understanding of our nature as eternal beings. The emphasis shifts towards seeking a more nuanced and certain understanding of life after death, one that transcends outdated religious frameworks and embraces the idea of a potentially rich and meaningful existence beyond the physical realm. 

FAQ’s 

Is there a God?

The belief in the existence of a higher power varies among individuals and cultures. Some people hold strong convictions in the existence of God, while others may be skeptical or hold differing beliefs.

Are there angels?

Belief in angels is a matter of personal or religious belief. Some people believe in the existence of angels as spiritual beings, while others may interpret angelic figures symbolically or dismiss their existence altogether.

Is there a devil?

Similar to the belief in God and angels, the belief in the devil varies among individuals and communities. Some subscribe to the concept of a malevolent spiritual entity, while others view it as a symbolic representation of evil or negativity.

Do people believe in the devil?

Yes, some people believe in the existence of the devil as a malevolent force opposing good, while others may interpret the idea of the devil metaphorically or dismiss it entirely. Beliefs regarding the devil’s existence often depend on cultural, religious, and personal factors.

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Megan Brenan, “Belief in Five Spiritual Entities Edges Down to New Lows,” News.Gallup.com, https://news.gallup.com/poll/508886/belief-five-spiritual-entities-edges-down-new-lows.aspx

You can support this effort to give people the truth about the reality of the afterlife with your $6 contribution.

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