November 28, 2003
Survey Finds Spiritual Leanings Among Most College Students
More than two-thirds of college students express a strong interest in religious or spiritual matters, according to a survey.
Seventy percent of students said they had attended religious services in the past year, and 78 percent said they discussed religion or spirituality with friends. Seventy-three percent said their religious and spiritual beliefs had helped develop their identity.
Students also expressed a high degree of religious tolerance and acceptance of nonbelievers:
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