A newly released survey finds most Protestant churchgoers remain confident in Scripture while a growing minority say some biblical teachings no longer fit their beliefs or modern culture.
A growing share of American Protestant churchgoers say some biblical truths may no longer apply as culture changes, according to newly released Lifeway Research findings.
Thirty-four percent of respondents said they accept some truths from the Bible while others do not fit what they personally believe, up from 30% in a comparable 2019 survey.
Twenty-eight percent agreed that some biblical truths become obsolete as culture changes, compared with 24% in 2019.
The divide was particularly pronounced among younger adults. Among churchgoers ages 18 to 29, 54% agreed that some biblical truths become obsolete. Fifty-six percent said some biblical truths do not fit what they believe.
At the same time, the survey found strong overall engagement with Scripture. Ninety-one percent said they usually understand how a biblical passage is relevant to their lives.
Lifeway Research Executive Director Scott McConnell said the results suggest some churchgoers remain interested in the Bible while becoming more selective about which teachings they accept.
The online survey included 1,200 Protestant and non-denominational Americans who attend religious services at least monthly. It was conducted Sept. 2-7, 2025, and compared with a similar 2019 Lifeway survey. The reported margin of error was plus or minus 3.2 percentage points.
