Most Americans believe in sin, but differ widely on just what it is

(Original release date: March 11, 2008) Study results released today from Ellison Research (Phoenix, Arizona) show the vast majority of Americans (87%) believe in the concept of sin. “Sin” was defined in the research as “something that is almost always considered wrong, particularly from a religious or moral perspective.”

The findings are from a study independently designed, funded, and conducted by Ellison Research among a representative sample of over 1,000 American adults. Ellison Research is a full-service marketing research firm.

People who believe there is such a thing as “sin” were asked whether they would personally define each of thirty different behaviors as sinful.

The behaviors a majority of all Americans describe as sinful are:

· Adultery 81%

· Racism 74%

· Using “hard” drugs such as cocaine, heroine, meth, LSD, etc. 65%

· Not saying anything if a cashier gives you too much change back 63%

· Having an abortion 56%

· Homosexual activity or sex 52%

· Not reporting some income on your tax returns 52%

Read all of the report here....