Topic : Hamartiology
What’s Wrong In Iowa?
How Iowans Rank Sinfulness | Major Sin | Minor Sin | Not Sin |
1. Coveting neighbor’s spouse | 83% | 8% | 2% |
2. Extramarital sex | 83% | 11% | 3% |
3. Homosexual acts | 70% | 14% | 11% |
4. Lying | 61% | 31% | 6% |
5. Smoking marijuana | 54% | 24% | 20% |
6. Premarital sex | 47% | 33% | 17% |
7. Going to X-rated movie | 33% | 41% | 23% |
8. Swearing | 23% | 57% | 19% |
9. Drinking hard liquor | 23% | 32% | 43% |
10. Skipping church on Sunday | 21% | 44% | 33% |
11. Looking at ‘Playboy’ magazine | 16% | 43% | 38% |
12. Betting on a horse race | 8% | 28% | 62% |
13. Buying a lottery ticket | 7% | 29% | 62% |
14. Shopping on Sunday | 3% | 33% | 63% |
