Apparently, only 17% of people who claim to be Christians have a biblical worldview. That's out of 65% of Americans who claim to be Christian. That means that out of the 212,000,000 people who claim to be Christians in America, only 36,000,000 of them have an actual biblical worldview. Think of all of the people (176,000,000 of them) talking about Christianity, writing Christian books, singing Christian songs, teaching Sunday School and small groups, etc. When it comes to GenZ, that percentage goes down to 2% (30% of GenZ who identify as Christians also identify as LGBTQ).
It seems the more laymen "study the Bible for themselves," the less they know it. Indeed, how would you know if you had a less than biblical worldview? How does someone who doesn't know rocket science discern between conflicting plans which is the best way to build a rocket other than just guessing? Wouldn't someone who knows need to guide you? Wouldn't someone who could evaluate the Christian books and commentaries you're reading or Christian music you're listening to, need to teach you? Isn't this an argument for the necessity of the church having qualified scholars/theologians who are able to train God's people in the Bible. Keep in mind. many of these people read and study their Bible translations. They just haven't ended up with an actual biblical worldview from it.
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