(RNS) A majority of U.S. adults say that the overall health of the nation’s economy is dependent on how spiritual Americans are, a survey by the Gallup Organization shows.
Seventy-seven percent of the respondents said the nation’s economic health depends a “great deal” or “some” degree on its spiritual health.
Of those surveyed, more than half say their religious beliefs greatly affect their feelings about the future, and more than one-third say they affect their relationships at work and how involved they are in volunteer activities.
Fourteen percent of those surveyed said they consider a decline in society — ethically, morally, or religiously — to be among the top problems facing America today.
Seventy-two percent say their faith is what gives their life meaning, but a smaller percentage of respondents, 65 percent, consider themselves spiritually committed.
