'Jeopardy' Viewers Shocked by Missed Lord's Prayer Question

Story By Joe Frank

Image credit: getty images June 17 2023

In a recent episode of "Jeopardy," viewers were left astonished when all three contestants failed to answer a line of the Lord's Prayer a fundamental prayer in Christianity.

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The puzzle, valued at $200 required the contestants to fill in the blank in the line, "Matthew 6:9 says, 'Our Father, which art in heaven,' This 'be thy name.'"

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All three contestants remained silent unable to provide the correct response host Mayim Bialik revealed the answer: "Hallowed."

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The incident quickly went viral, with Twitter users expressing shock and surprise at the contestants' inability to answer.

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Some Viewers jokingly questioning how the contestants could have missed such a well-known reference.

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Twitter users expressed outrage emphasizing the importance of knowledge about the Lord's Prayer and its significance.

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The incident sparked discussions about the declining religious affiliation among younger generations.

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Survey data revealed "Jeopardy" viewers are over the age of 35, while younger adults tend to have lower levels of religious affiliation.

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Despite being atheists, some viewers claimed they or their friends could have answered the question correctly.

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The incident serves as a reminder of the changing religious landscape and the potential gaps in knowledge regarding religious traditions.

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