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U.S. Church Membership Falls Below Majority for First Time

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xenoview 8 Mar 29
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As a corollary are Americans getting smarter?

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Over 1 billion people who identify as non religious agnostic atheist or secular on the planet now. Christianity is just over 2 billion and Islam is just under 2 billion people. We've a long way to go but we're getting there

Tejas Level 8 Mar 29, 2021
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And less donating (especially no tithing) should help the economy too!

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Well isn't it such good news. Makes me smile.

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The younger Millenials and Gen.Z are seeing the con and saying “Later”..

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Imo, WHEN it reaches Absolutely ZERO a shout of great joy and celebration WILL echo throughout the world for then human kind will truly become Free at last.

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I can't help but think that the political activism of churches has something to do this phenomenon.

Yes, it's been found that as churches become more fascist there are fewer young people saying they believe.

@Theresa_N I feel this could be a solid reason. I would be upset if my church went from a place dedicated to religion and community to one dedicated to voting for Republicans.

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