A survey of 7,000 people in six countries found that the Shell oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognised far more widely than the Christian cross . 88% of people recognised the MacDonalds arches and the glowing yellow Shell, while a mere 54% could identify the Christian cross.
Why is this so ?
2006-11-23 03:33:03 · 8 answers · asked by Toshihiro 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because when you take a sample that includes 7000 people in six countries, you'll get a more representative sample of the real world, and in the real world McDonald's is a far more widespread business than Christianity. Assuming you are a Christian, how familiar are you with the symbols that are important to Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Zoroastrians, and the countless other faiths that make up the majority of the world's countless religions?
I'd be willing to bet you wouldn't even recognize many symbols that are important to various Christian sects outside your own.
2006-11-23 03:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure.
But the cross has no cholesterol.
Marketing.
more of the article...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,7-1092078_3,00.html
This contrasts strongly with the United States — where 92 per cent believe in God, and one in three people attends a place of worship at least once a week.
It’s not surprising, though, that Christianity is surging in popularity in the developing world. Today more than 60 per cent of Christians come from outside Europe and America.
2006-11-23 11:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by pops 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's probably true because of the fact that the vast majority of the population who have never seen the Christian cross is located in Africa, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries/cities. Though these areas are densely populated, most have never heard of Jesus/God/Christianity in general. I wouldn't be surprised if this were true.
2006-11-23 11:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by Eunice 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Advertising.
2006-11-23 11:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
interesting... since mcdonalds is all over the world with its yellow arches and not all countries are christian it makes sense.
2006-11-23 11:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by prettyme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many unreached people in the world, to them, it's just jewelry. To us, it's our saving faith.
#1denverfan
2006-11-23 11:36:57 · answer #6 · answered by #1denverfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With good reason!
Big Mac, mmm.
2006-11-23 11:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by ....... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not be surprised....Very sad.
2006-11-23 11:58:12 · answer #8 · answered by crash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋