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5 Common Phrases You Didn’t Realize Were From the Bible
Surprising sayings and their Biblical roots
There is no doubt much of North America is increasingly secular.
Despite the United States being classified by Pew Research as 70.6% Christian in 2021, church attendance is rapidly declining and religious non-affiliation is growing. Needless to say, there is an increasingly large number of people who would define themselves as religiously unaffiliated.
In Canada, only 55% of the population identify as Christian. A recent law in the province of Québec banning all public employees from wearing religious symbols in the workplace represents the growing current against religious expression. Many have rightfully argued this law discriminates against Muslim women and violates freedom of religion.
Although religion is nowhere near as pervasive in North America as it used to be, many aspects of Christian philosophy still permeate secular life.
The Bible is of particular significance.
The Bible is a collection of books including genres such as poetry, prophesies, epics, letters and apocalypse. Interestingly, as with Shakespeare and many great works of literature, many non-religious individuals and skeptics frequently but unintentionally quote from Biblical Scriptures. In fact, our modern…
