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While the world is floundering in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, Christians around the globe are drawing strength from their faith and their relationship with God.
\nAccording to a far-reaching survey published by The Bible Society, 42 per cent of all respondents said that during the pandemic they had experienced an increased sense of hope in God \u2013 with 49 per cent of all 45-54 year-olds stating their faith had grown during the last 12 months.<\/p>\n

A further 28 per cent admitted their confidence in the future had increased as a result of reading the Bible \u2013 and 63 per cent said it had enabled their confidence to remain the same, rather than dropping.<\/p>\n

The findings are revealed in a survey commissioned specifically for Bible Society, and carried out by Christian Research.
\nNeat and organised
\nNaomi Campbell, a mother-of-two from Jersey who has been shielding throughout the pandemic, said: \u2018The verse that has meant a lot to me in all of this is Isaiah 61.3 \u2013 You have given me a garment ...<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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