April 22, 2005

Most Freshmen Say Religion Guides Them

By THOMAS BARTLETT

But almost half describe their views as conflicted, a first-of-its-kind study finds

Table: Findings from a survey of freshmen's views on religion and spirituality

Most college freshmen believe in God, but fewer than half follow religious teachings in their daily lives. A majority of first-year students (69 percent) say their beliefs provide guidance, but many (48 percent) describe themselves as "doubting," "seeking," or

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