The American Bible Challenge: More than a game

By David Ward, Deseret News

Published: Friday, Nov. 16 2012 4:55 p.m. MST

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The vast majority of Americans own a copy of the Bible, yet only half of all U.S. Christians can name the Four Gospels. A new game show is testing Americans' biblical literacy while donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to charity.

It's difficult to overstate the role the Bible has played in Levasheff’s life. "For me, biblical literacy has been essential to knowing how to navigate life,” she said. It helped her to deal with the unexpected and overwhelming loss of her son. Then, thanks to a game show, it became a means to perpetuating his legacy.

“The passage that often comes to mind,” she said, “is John chapter 16 verse 33: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart. I have overcome the world.”  

To view an award-winning documentary about Judson Levasheff’s life and legacy, visit: http://judsonslegacy.com/Judsons-Eyes

For casting information, or to watch an episode from the first season of "The American Bible Challenge," visit: http://gsntv.com/shows/the-american-bible-challenge/videos/

David Ward is a writer living in Salt Lake City. Contact him at dward@deseretnews.com.

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rogerdpack

Orem, UT

congrats on the winners! Looks like a fun show.

5:19 p.m. Nov. 16, 2012
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Hutterite

American Fork, UT

Most americans have lawyered the bible into whatever they want.

12:04 a.m. Nov. 17, 2012
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eastcoastcoug

Danbury, CT

Oops! Levasheff may not even know the Bible that well. The scripture quoted at the end of the article is found in John Chapter 16 verse 33, not chapter 14.

Looks like a great idea though - I'd love to see some LDS on the show.

5:14 a.m. Nov. 21, 2012
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