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Majorities of Americans believe in ghosts, aliens, the devil: Survey
Majorities of Americans believe in aliens, ghosts and the devil, according to a recent RealClear Opinion Research poll.
Among those surveyed, 56.9 percent said they believe in aliens, 61.4 percent believe in ghosts, and 70.3 percent say they believe in the devil, which is lower than the 85.4 percent who say they believe in God.
Other findings in the poll include 80.3 percent of respondents saying that they believe “Jesus is God or the Son of God” and 84.7 percent saying they believe in Heaven.
Another 83 percent say the believe in miracles, though majorities reject the existence of witches and reincarnation. Some 52.3 percent say they don’t believe in reincarnation, and 54.2 percent say the same about witches.
More than 70 percent of Americans believe in hell.
“Self-reported belief in God is highest in the South, at 89%, followed by the Midwest (85%), Northeast (83%), and West (81%),” said RealClear’s Spencer Kimball.
The high belief in spiritual topics appears to be in line with a recent survey from the Pew Research Center in which 7 out of 10 adults said they were “spiritual in some way.”
In the new RealClear poll, respondents were also asked, “If there is a God, do you think of God as male or female or neither?” Precisely half said male, 14.1 percent said female, 27.5 percent responded “something else” and 8.4 percent said they do not believe in God.
The RealClear survey was conducted between Dec. 19 and 21, featuring responses from 1,000 U.S. residents and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
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Majorities of Americans believe in aliens, ghosts and the devil, according to a recent RealClear Opinion Research poll.
Among those surveyed, 56.9 percent said they believe in aliens, 61.4 percent believe in ghosts, and 70.3 percent say they believe in the devil, which is lower than the 85.4 percent who say they believe in God.
Other findings in the poll include 80.3 percent of respondents saying that they believe “Jesus is God or the Son of God” and 84.7 percent saying they believe in Heaven.
Another 83 percent say the believe in miracles, though majorities reject the existence of witches and reincarnation. Some 52.3 percent say they don’t believe in reincarnation, and 54.2 percent say the same about witches.
More than 70 percent of Americans believe in hell.
“Self-reported belief in God is highest in the South, at 89%, followed by the Midwest (85%), Northeast (83%), and West (81%),” said RealClear’s Spencer Kimball.
The high belief in spiritual topics appears to be in line with a recent survey from the Pew Research Center in which 7 out of 10 adults said they were “spiritual in some way.”
In the new RealClear poll, respondents were also asked, “If there is a God, do you think of God as male or female or neither?” Precisely half said male, 14.1 percent said female, 27.5 percent responded “something else” and 8.4 percent said they do not believe in God.
The RealClear survey was conducted between Dec. 19 and 21, featuring responses from 1,000 U.S. residents and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Majorities of Americans believe in ghosts, aliens, the devil: Survey
Majorities of Americans believe in aliens, ghosts and the devil, according to a recent RealClear Opinion Research poll. Among those surveyed, 56.9 percent said they believe in aliens, 61.4 percent …
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Most folks are not "deep thinkers"...Majorities of Americans believe in ghosts, aliens, the devil: Survey
Majorities of Americans believe in aliens, ghosts and the devil, according to a recent RealClear Opinion Research poll.
Among those surveyed, 56.9 percent said they believe in aliens, 61.4 percent believe in ghosts, and 70.3 percent say they believe in the devil, which is lower than the 85.4 percent who say they believe in God.
Other findings in the poll include 80.3 percent of respondents saying that they believe “Jesus is God or the Son of God” and 84.7 percent saying they believe in Heaven.
Another 83 percent say the believe in miracles, though majorities reject the existence of witches and reincarnation. Some 52.3 percent say they don’t believe in reincarnation, and 54.2 percent say the same about witches.
More than 70 percent of Americans believe in hell.
“Self-reported belief in God is highest in the South, at 89%, followed by the Midwest (85%), Northeast (83%), and West (81%),” said RealClear’s Spencer Kimball.
The high belief in spiritual topics appears to be in line with a recent survey from the Pew Research Center in which 7 out of 10 adults said they were “spiritual in some way.”
In the new RealClear poll, respondents were also asked, “If there is a God, do you think of God as male or female or neither?” Precisely half said male, 14.1 percent said female, 27.5 percent responded “something else” and 8.4 percent said they do not believe in God.
The RealClear survey was conducted between Dec. 19 and 21, featuring responses from 1,000 U.S. residents and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Majorities of Americans believe in ghosts, aliens, the devil: Survey
Majorities of Americans believe in aliens, ghosts and the devil, according to a recent RealClear Opinion Research poll. Among those surveyed, 56.9 percent said they believe in aliens, 61.4 percent …
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Scary, isn't it?
Fogdog
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Dang,Majorities of Americans believe in ghosts, aliens, the devil: Survey
Majorities of Americans believe in aliens, ghosts and the devil, according to a recent RealClear Opinion Research poll.
Among those surveyed, 56.9 percent said they believe in aliens, 61.4 percent believe in ghosts, and 70.3 percent say they believe in the devil, which is lower than the 85.4 percent who say they believe in God.
Other findings in the poll include 80.3 percent of respondents saying that they believe “Jesus is God or the Son of God” and 84.7 percent saying they believe in Heaven.
Another 83 percent say the believe in miracles, though majorities reject the existence of witches and reincarnation. Some 52.3 percent say they don’t believe in reincarnation, and 54.2 percent say the same about witches.
More than 70 percent of Americans believe in hell.
“Self-reported belief in God is highest in the South, at 89%, followed by the Midwest (85%), Northeast (83%), and West (81%),” said RealClear’s Spencer Kimball.
The high belief in spiritual topics appears to be in line with a recent survey from the Pew Research Center in which 7 out of 10 adults said they were “spiritual in some way.”
In the new RealClear poll, respondents were also asked, “If there is a God, do you think of God as male or female or neither?” Precisely half said male, 14.1 percent said female, 27.5 percent responded “something else” and 8.4 percent said they do not believe in God.
The RealClear survey was conducted between Dec. 19 and 21, featuring responses from 1,000 U.S. residents and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Majorities of Americans believe in ghosts, aliens, the devil: Survey
Majorities of Americans believe in aliens, ghosts and the devil, according to a recent RealClear Opinion Research poll. Among those surveyed, 56.9 percent said they believe in aliens, 61.4 percent …
Now when I talk with people, in the back of my mind, I'm going wonder what kind of nut is in front of me.
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Adding to inflation.
Shipping Prices to Rise After Strike by Houthi Rebels
Freight shipping prices will rise Jan. 15 after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked vessels in the Red Sea, according to a report.
CNBC reported Wednesday the expected price rise comes amid longer transit times around Africa that are disrupting and delaying deliveries of products.
Vessels aren't able to come back to Asia in time, and ocean carriers are canceling sailings on short notice, both as a result of ship diversions, Honour Lane Shipping emailed clients, the news outlet reported.
The rerouted vessels are carrying items including spring clothing, footwear, home goods, electronics, patio furniture, and pool supplies.
British clothing retailer Next also recently warned of stock delays as a result of the longer ocean transit, while Ikea in December lamented its own supply chain delays, the outlet noted.
"The rerouting of vessels is leading to longer transit times and increased costs," Jon Gold, vice president of supply chain at the National Retail Federation, told CNBC. "Unfortunately, the longer the disruptions occur, the more challenges will arise in ensuring supply chain reliability and efficiency."
The longer voyages are also adding to the cost of freight.
MSC, the world's largest ocean carrier, was the first shipping company to release rates for the second half of January, according to CNBC. Beginning Monday, rates for those clients will be $5,000 for West Coast routes, $6,900 for the East Coast, and $7,300 for routes to the Gulf of Mexico.
"This is really an unexpectedly huge rate increase," HLS wrote, CNBC reported.
Vessel volume in the Suez Canal has fallen 61% to an average of 5.8 vessels per day, compared with volumes before the Houthi attacks, according to logistics data firm Project44, CNBC reported.
Egypt, which owns and operates the Suez Canal, charges between $500,000 and $600,000 per vessel transit, resulting in losses for a country already hurt by a declining tourism industry and soaring inflation.
The hikes follow an attack on Tuesday by the Houthis, the largest in the area by the militants as the three-month-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza spills into other parts of the Middle East.
"As most carriers currently still reroute completely anyhow, we do not see more divisions than before," said Franziska Bietke, global sea logistics communication manager at Kuehne + Nagel, CNBC reported. "The magnitude of yesterday's attack is likely to reinforce the global carriers' position that the passage is too risky."
Logistics companies are also warning clients of container shortages, which hasn't happened to shippers since the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reported.
Mark Rhodes, regional director of ocean product for Asia-Pacific at Crane Worldwide Logistics, told CNBC that containers arriving in Europe through the diverted route will need to make their way back to the manufacturing hot spots in Asia.
"The container shortage remains fresh in our memories from the COVID pandemic," Rhodes said. "The outbound leg from Asia to Europe is just the beginning of what could be more turbulent times ahead in 2024."
Shipping Prices to Rise After Strike by Houthi Rebels
Freight shipping prices will rise Jan. 15 after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked vessels in the Red Sea, according to a report.
CNBC reported Wednesday the expected price rise comes amid longer transit times around Africa that are disrupting and delaying deliveries of products.
Vessels aren't able to come back to Asia in time, and ocean carriers are canceling sailings on short notice, both as a result of ship diversions, Honour Lane Shipping emailed clients, the news outlet reported.
The rerouted vessels are carrying items including spring clothing, footwear, home goods, electronics, patio furniture, and pool supplies.
British clothing retailer Next also recently warned of stock delays as a result of the longer ocean transit, while Ikea in December lamented its own supply chain delays, the outlet noted.
"The rerouting of vessels is leading to longer transit times and increased costs," Jon Gold, vice president of supply chain at the National Retail Federation, told CNBC. "Unfortunately, the longer the disruptions occur, the more challenges will arise in ensuring supply chain reliability and efficiency."
The longer voyages are also adding to the cost of freight.
MSC, the world's largest ocean carrier, was the first shipping company to release rates for the second half of January, according to CNBC. Beginning Monday, rates for those clients will be $5,000 for West Coast routes, $6,900 for the East Coast, and $7,300 for routes to the Gulf of Mexico.
"This is really an unexpectedly huge rate increase," HLS wrote, CNBC reported.
Vessel volume in the Suez Canal has fallen 61% to an average of 5.8 vessels per day, compared with volumes before the Houthi attacks, according to logistics data firm Project44, CNBC reported.
Egypt, which owns and operates the Suez Canal, charges between $500,000 and $600,000 per vessel transit, resulting in losses for a country already hurt by a declining tourism industry and soaring inflation.
The hikes follow an attack on Tuesday by the Houthis, the largest in the area by the militants as the three-month-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza spills into other parts of the Middle East.
"As most carriers currently still reroute completely anyhow, we do not see more divisions than before," said Franziska Bietke, global sea logistics communication manager at Kuehne + Nagel, CNBC reported. "The magnitude of yesterday's attack is likely to reinforce the global carriers' position that the passage is too risky."
Logistics companies are also warning clients of container shortages, which hasn't happened to shippers since the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reported.
Mark Rhodes, regional director of ocean product for Asia-Pacific at Crane Worldwide Logistics, told CNBC that containers arriving in Europe through the diverted route will need to make their way back to the manufacturing hot spots in Asia.
"The container shortage remains fresh in our memories from the COVID pandemic," Rhodes said. "The outbound leg from Asia to Europe is just the beginning of what could be more turbulent times ahead in 2024."
BudmanTX
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yeah that will do it, China did it during the pandemic shipping went from 5k to 20k a ship, and that was just for insurance....not the actual shipping that's an add on
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Wonder what it is made of, how it flies?
Whistleblower: US Hiding UFO Size of Football Field
Former intelligence official David Grusch says the U.S. government is hiding a UFO the size of a football field.
Grusch made the comments during a secret meeting in a New York penthouse, reports the Daily Mail.
An attendee leaked the information to the news outlet.
"It was hosted by a Wall Street bigwig and his lawyer friend," the person said.
"It was sort of a small saloon-style talk. David also did it for free. Even went as far as to fly into NYC just for this. He had arrived only a few hours beforehand and then left first thing the next day," the person added.
"The idea was to get a group of both skeptics and believers from all these different walks of life for a talk regarding David and the things he has said. Most of the people who left had left as believers."
Grusch, during a highly publicized July 2023 House Oversight Committee hearing, said he was threatened to stay silent on government programs and records of alien life.
"Since I went public, certainly, this has been a nightmare for me," he said in a mid-December interview on NewsNation’s "Elizabeth Vargas Tonight."
"I mean, I was an intelligence officer for 14 years, behind the curtain, if you will."
Whistleblower: US Hiding UFO Size of Football Field
Former intelligence official David Grusch says the U.S. government is hiding a UFO the size of a football field.
Grusch made the comments during a secret meeting in a New York penthouse, reports the Daily Mail.
An attendee leaked the information to the news outlet.
"It was hosted by a Wall Street bigwig and his lawyer friend," the person said.
"It was sort of a small saloon-style talk. David also did it for free. Even went as far as to fly into NYC just for this. He had arrived only a few hours beforehand and then left first thing the next day," the person added.
"The idea was to get a group of both skeptics and believers from all these different walks of life for a talk regarding David and the things he has said. Most of the people who left had left as believers."
Grusch, during a highly publicized July 2023 House Oversight Committee hearing, said he was threatened to stay silent on government programs and records of alien life.
"Since I went public, certainly, this has been a nightmare for me," he said in a mid-December interview on NewsNation’s "Elizabeth Vargas Tonight."
"I mean, I was an intelligence officer for 14 years, behind the curtain, if you will."
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They are doing it in solidarity with Palestine. Maybe have them feel even more in solidarity by dropping a few bombs on them?
BudmanTX
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we can always talk to the Saudi's, they have a beef with the Houtis more than the the rest of Yemen
DIY-HP-LED
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Talk about actual speculation! Extraordinary claims...
BudmanTX
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they are doing it, cause of they're masters "IRAN", just like HAMAS and Islamic Jihad, paid and helped by IRAN, Hexbollah as well.....Iranian money and warez
DIY-HP-LED
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When was it ever different, most people believed in religion until recently and many do, these new beliefs have simply replaced the old bullshit with new more compatible bullshit. Some elements of it were always dangerous and still are, Christian fascists and Qanon lunatics the list is endless and growing with the internet and social media. Selling Bullshit is an easy way to make a buck I'm afraid and happens at all levels of society.
cannabineer
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Indeed.
cannabineer
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Since it is in Newsmax, I’m sure the thing is unflyable because it keeps pulling to the right.
Sativied
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You didn't till now? Remember, most don't have an inner monologue either.
27.5% that's at least not entirely dumb and somewhat consistent. Every attribute can be translated to power, God is omnipotent, God must therefor have all attributes, God is thus both male and female. God is straight, gay, hermie, but not trans, cause God is also immutable cause 'they' are already perfect.
Yeah but can you really blame them. I'm rethinking life, should have been a TV pastor.
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Make of this what you will...
finance.yahoo.com
Elon Musk Married And Divorced The Same Woman Twice Paying Her Over $20 Million In Settlements, She Says, 'Elon Musk Is The Perfect Ex-Husband' And Is Open To Marrying Him A 3rd Time
Elon Musk Married And Divorced The Same Woman Twice Paying Her Over $20 Million In Settlements, She Says, 'Elon Musk Is The Perfect Ex-Husband' And Is Open To Marrying Him A 3rd Time
Elon Musk, currently the richest man in the world and the entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla Inc., has a history of multiple marriages and costly divorces. He even married and divorced his second wife, actress Tallulah Riley, twice. His relationship with Riley began in 2008 when they met in a...
Elon Musk Married And Divorced The Same Woman Twice Paying Her Over $20 Million In Settlements, She Says, 'Elon Musk Is The Perfect Ex-Husband' And Is Open To Marrying Him A 3rd Time
cannabineer
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Godzilla versus Rodin
