---
"title": "U.S. Christians’ Views on the Return of Christ"
"description": "Easter is one of the most important religious holidays of the year for many Christians – a time to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to a 2010 Pew Research Center survey, roughly half (48%) of Christians in the U.S. say they believe that Christ will definitely (27%) or probably (20%) return to earth in the next 40 years. Somewhat fewer (38%) say this definitely will not happen (10%) or probably will not happen (28%)."
"date": "2013-03-26"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Benjamin Wormald"
    "job_title": "Senior Engineer"
    "link": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/benjamin-wormald/"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion/2013/03/26/us-christians-views-on-the-return-of-christ/"
"categories":
  - "Beliefs & Practices"
  - "Christianity"
---

# U.S. Christians’ Views on the Return of Christ

Easter is one of the most important religious holidays of the year for many Christians – a time to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to a [2010 Pew Research Center survey](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/politics/2010/06/22/section-3-war-terrorism-and-global-trends/), roughly half (48%) of Christians in the U.S. say they believe that Christ will definitely (27%) or probably (20%) return to earth in the next 40 years. Somewhat fewer (38%) say this definitely will not happen (10%) or probably will not happen (28%).

![return of christ](https://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2013/03/PF_13.03.22_JesusReturn-02.png "return of christ")