October 27, 2025
By Brody Carter
As trust in government, media, and organized religion continues to decline, a new report finds that more Americans are turning to the Bible for guidance and hope.
According to the American Bible Society, only 36% of Americans believe the Bible is completely accurate, while 39% disagree. Nearly one in five view it as a tool of control. Even so, interest in Scripture is growing especially among younger generations. Bible engagement rose 36% among Gen Z and an astonishing 290% among Millennials in the past year.
“Trust is built on relationships,” said Dr. John Plake, the society’s Chief Innovation Officer. “When relationships are broken, trust even in faith often breaks too.”
The report shows that family remains the most trusted institution in the U.S. at 55%, while religious organizations are trusted by 29%, and media and government trail far behind at 5% and 6%.
Despite rising numbers of religious “nones,” now about 25% of Americans, roughly 10 million new Bible users were added this year a sign that spiritual curiosity remains alive in a skeptical age.
“The state of the Bible in America is hopeful,” said Dr. Plake. “There’s a renewed curiosity about Scripture I haven’t seen in decades.”
