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The Rise in Bible Sales and Spiritual Hunger 0:05 Good afternoon. I'm Victoria Marshall, and welcome to a special edition of the Washington Watch news desk. Today, we're going to explore the rise in Bible sales. Is there a religious revival happening among0:17 Americans? According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal, bible sales are up 22 percent this year. 13700000.0 bibles have been sold in the first 10 months of 20 24 alone.0:29 But it's not just this year that's seen a surge in sales. Bible purchases have been increasing year over year. Bible sales rose to 14200000.0 in 20 23 from0:41 9700000.0 in 20 19. Readers are also stocking up on bible commentaries and other Christian books that help them read their bibles and understand their faith. But what's driving this massive0:53 increase in sales? Analysts say it's Americans anxiety about the economy, international conflicts, and political instability.1:01 You know, this is 1 of1:02 those things that people are coming to faith because they see how evil the world really is. And as they're recognizing evil, there's a shift happening.1:10 A bookseller in Virginia Beach told CBN News that bible sales have quadrupled in her store in the last 4 years.1:18 People are really hungry for a move of God. They're looking for something genuine and they're looking for something real, and it's found within.1:28 And they want something tangible.1:30 Very tangible and to hold the bible in your hand is a very personal experience.Political and Social Challenges in America 1:36 Some book publishers are seeing a surge in engagement among young people, particularly among Gen Z and college students. They say young people are looking for things that feel solid. Part of the surge is also1:48 driven by first time buyers motivated by social media influencers. 28 year old, Celie Vasquez is an influencer with 1000000 followers on TikTok. She recently posted about1:59 buying her first bible.2:02 Come with me to buy my very first bible. You guys believe I literally grew up in the church. I go to church every Sunday. I pray every day. I consider myself a religious person, and I have never purchased my own bible or2:14 studied it or read it.2:14 And now at 28 years old, I've been finding myself having this deeper craving for really understanding what it means to walk with God. And I2:19 craving for really understanding what it means to walk with God. And I think that definitely starts with reading and studying the Bible. So that's my next step. And it took me a while to get here, but I'm so happy that2:28 I'm here. So come with me to buy my very first Bible.2:32 There are more than 8000000 posts on TikTok about the Bible. And there's also a slew of videos about which Bibles to buy. Many with hundreds of thousands of likes. Now this increased interest in the Bible from young2:44 people dovetails with their increased participation in church, particularly among young men. A recent report from the New York Times found that for the first time in US history, young2:56 men are now more religious than their female peers. Almost 40 percent of Gen Z women describe themselves as religiously unaffiliated compared with 34 percent of Gen Z men.Faith, Government, and Cultural Engagement 3:07 In every other age group, men are more likely to be religiously unaffiliated. According to the times, Gen Z men's increasing attendance in church is driven by their search for meaning in a culture3:19 that has forgotten them. In the wake of identity politics and the Me Too movement, young men feel attacked by America's institutions, which is why they're seeking belonging in more traditional conservative churches.3:31 Meanwhile, Gen Z women are more skeptical of traditional houses of worship. The Orthodox church also seen an increase in Gen Z men. According to a new report by the New York post, Orthodox churches in3:43 America saw a 70 percent growth in converts from pre pandemic levels in 20 19. While Orthodoxy is a small slice of churches in America, men and women have historically converted toAssisted Suicide and the Sanctity of Life 3:55 Orthodoxy at similar rates. But since 20 20, more than men more men are converting to Orthodoxy than women. When asked about their conversion, young men say they were attracted to Orthodox4:07 Christianity because it is more traditional and masculine. They view American evangelicalism as emotional, less structured, and feminized. Even psychologist Jordan Peterson has noticed young men's turn to4:18 orthodox Christianity. Peterson says that for modern people, an orthodox service is more satisfying because it is an embodied form of worship. And that's today's segment. Thanks for joining me for this dive4:30 into why more Americans especially young people are hungering for bibles, truth, and traditionalism. I'm Victoria Marshall. Up next is Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. We'll see you next4:42 time with more news.4:50 From the heart of our nation's capital in Washington DC, bringing compelling interviews, insightful analysis, taking you beyond the headlines and sound bites into conversations with our nation's leaders andShow more In this video 0:05 The Rise in Bible Sales and Spiritual Hunger1:35 Political and Social Challenges in America2:58 Faith, Government, and Cultural Engagement3:50 Assisted Suicide and the Sanctity of Life5:00 Transgenderism and Biblical Truth
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