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(404 posts) Thu Dec 15, 2022, 12:32 AM Dec 2022

About four-in-ten U.S. adults believe humanity is 'living in the end times' (Pew) [View all]

About four-in-ten U.S. adults believe humanity is ‘living in the end times’
Pew Research Center (on their own site)

Periods of catastrophe and anxiety, such as the coronavirus pandemic, have historically led some people to anticipate that the destruction of the world as we know it – the “end times” – is near. This thinking often has a religious component that draws on sacred scripture. In Christianity, for example, these beliefs include expectations that Jesus will return to Earth after or amid a time of great turmoil.

In the United States, 39% of adults say they believe “we are living in the end times,” while 58% say they do not believe we are living in the end times, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.

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Well at least it's not a majority, but I find 40% to be frightening.

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That's a depressingly high percentage. DavidDvorkin Dec 2022 #1

the two highest groups are black christians (76%) and blacks in general (68%) Celerity Dec 2022 #57

and ironically jcgoldie Dec 2022 #2

and many are Civid deniers too viva la Dec 2022 #24

If they keep denying climate change Mad_Machine76 Dec 2022 #41

I heard this when I was a kid having to sit in church w/ doomsday sermons. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #3

Pathetic. Religion is a cancer on the country. Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #4

a cancer on the world Skittles Dec 2022 #26

So true. Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #42

that's the 40% who behave in awful ways nt msongs Dec 2022 #5

They're not the "woke" ones who follow the teachings of Christ. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #9

Jesus most certainly spoke of the end times according to the bible Major Nikon Dec 2022 #19

But they are not following Jesus' other teachings. wnylib Dec 2022 #63

Who does? Major Nikon Dec 2022 #68

Jesus used Mosaic law as a method of control?? wnylib Dec 2022 #69

All of the things you mentioned are control functions Major Nikon Dec 2022 #70

Good grief! Talk about mythologies. You have wnylib Dec 2022 #73

You are trying to tell me what Jesus was, said, or did Major Nikon Dec 2022 #81

Nonsense Genki Hikari Dec 2022 #75

So you are judging me, a perfect stranger, for "judging people you know NOTHING about". Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #83

No way 40% think that. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #6

You act like people are consistent Silent3 Dec 2022 #11

I'm not acting and you do t know me. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #35

"Act" as in "speak as if", not as in performing Shakespeare Silent3 Dec 2022 #48

Okay professor your psychoanalysis is noted. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #49

It's not that surprising Major Nikon Dec 2022 #20

It's not a matter of like it or not. I Don't believe that number. Period. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #51

Not sure who you mean by "we" Major Nikon Dec 2022 #55

Well I guess I'll have to remain a mystery you. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #56

Hardly a mystery at all Major Nikon Dec 2022 #62

I agree with you. Maybe half that number. we can do it Dec 2022 #50

Just an opinion. We all have them. Thanks. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #54

It could be if you get an Mr.Bill Dec 2022 #52

I see some American rancher sent some red-haired cattle to Israel. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #7

Because even though the Almighty is almighty... Mister Ed Dec 2022 #15

That's right True Dough Dec 2022 #17

Red haired cow as an end times sign? wnylib Dec 2022 #64

Numbers 19. Red Heifer. Apparently the messiah will sacrifice it? I'm not good on Biblical language. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #66

The book of Numbers is a bit early for Messianic wnylib Dec 2022 #67

About four-in-ten U.S. adults believe humanity is 'living in the end times' J_William_Ryan Dec 2022 #8

About 4 in 10 American adults also cannot find their ass with both hands... RockRaven Dec 2022 #10

When the rapture comes SCantiGOP Dec 2022 #12

When you got evangelicals constantly... Xolodno Dec 2022 #13

I kind of wonder which generation will stop believing we're living in the end times sakabatou Dec 2022 #14

Well, with the way climate change is progressing True Dough Dec 2022 #18

If Jesus returns, Repubs will lock him up or shoot him for being a non-white hippie libtard. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2022 #16

The breakdown of who believes this may surprise people muriel_volestrangler Dec 2022 #21

9% of Atheists think it's the End Times, 14% of Agnostics, 30% of "nothing in particular". maxsolomon Dec 2022 #43

I don't think so Major Nikon Dec 2022 #71

For Christians, and for Jesus himself, wnylib Dec 2022 #65

Need a poll on how many whistler162 Dec 2022 #22

I wouldn't believe it. nt Buns_of_Fire Dec 2022 #27

Exactly. Last month we learned the reliability of polls. They aren't. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #36

My mom is 75 - not a Jesus perspective JustAnotherGen Dec 2022 #23

My two favorite arguments (depending how trollish I feel) Horse with no Name Dec 2022 #25

That's what I like to tell the rapturists. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2022 #28

I Need To See WAY More Detail ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #29

They split it up by denomination, and also ask questions about Jesus returning muriel_volestrangler Dec 2022 #32

That Doesn't Make It Better ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #33

It's 39% of all Americans muriel_volestrangler Dec 2022 #34

Then I Question The Results ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #39

The answer is 42, but what is the question? old as dirt Dec 2022 #84

If only the bellicose could wipe themselves out BadgerKid Dec 2022 #30

La Cancion Del Final Del Mundo (Live) old as dirt Dec 2022 #31

In every generation since biblical times this has been the case. Demsrule86 Dec 2022 #37

They may be right, but I wonder if there has ever been a time when a minority of people Chainfire Dec 2022 #38

"This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. Dysfunctional Dec 2022 #40

I was skeptical until... jcgoldie Dec 2022 #44

No wonder they don't want to help humanity lindysalsagal Dec 2022 #45

the End Times actually are coming. maxsolomon Dec 2022 #46

Our sun won't go supernova, it'll just swell into a red giant (deadly enough)... Silent3 Dec 2022 #59

And people say I'm the pessimist! maxsolomon Dec 2022 #61

+1000 roamer65 Dec 2022 #80

Actually, a lot less time to disaster. roamer65 Dec 2022 #79

That number Elessar Zappa Dec 2022 #47

It's easier to sit back and watch things burn than to do something gratuitous Dec 2022 #53

Even though the question seems to be specifically about "return of Jesus" End Times... Silent3 Dec 2022 #58

Take away the biblical definition of "end times" WarGamer Dec 2022 #60

I would agree. roamer65 Dec 2022 #78

My concern is that as the impacts of climate change gets worse the threat of tyranny also increases Buckeyeblue Dec 2022 #72

Considering that death is final, we've always lived in the end times.... KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2022 #74

How did they phrase the questions? I tend to think severe climate change is "the end" ... Hekate Dec 2022 #76

The "end times" are simply going to be humans suffering the repercussions of their past actions. roamer65 Dec 2022 #77

News Event: 2022 Doomsday Clock Announcement old as dirt Dec 2022 #82

The answer is 42, but what is the question? (link included) old as dirt Dec 2022 #85

Who is causing it? The same people that want it? LiberalFighter Dec 2022 #86