THE BOOK of Genres

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This survey report provides initial insights based on a small, randomized sample of individuals within the United States. Most of the participants were from the Pacific and Atlantic regions.

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The 47% of participants who found the Bible boring cited a wide range of factors, which can be grouped into three primary thematic categories:

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The primary complaints relate to the text's formatting and writing style:

• Pacing & Narrative: The content was described as "dry," "very heavy reading, and "reading is like a historical novel with little stories that never reach a conclusion."

• Language: Concerns were raised about the "language and flow of the dialogue," the writing style, and the use of "a lot of metaphors and records."

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Participants cited significant difficulty in understanding and engaging with the text:

• Complexity: It was deemed "just a lot to comprehend" and difficult to stay focused on.

• Language Barrier: Many specifically noted that the complex structure and vocabulary made it "hard to understand" the English.

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Reasons stemming from personal beliefs or lack of perceived relevance:

• Lack of Relevance: Participants stated they are "not religious," that it "doesn’t have meaning to me," or that it is "fake."

• Contradictions: Some noted that they "tend to see many flaws and contradictions to my own personal values and morals."

• Prior Exposure: Others simply expressed "No interest" or that they have "read it once and once was enough."

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