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Millenials: 'No Religion' Has Surpassed 'Christianity' (1 Viewer)

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Religious Affiliation

Another major distinguishing characteristic of the Millennial generation is its religious composition—most prominently, the disproportionate number who do not formally identify with any religious tradition. One-third (33%) of millennials are religiously unaffiliated, making it the single most common religious identity among this generation.

The overall religious profile of millennials diverges sharply from that of older Americans. For example, while less than one-third (31%) of millennials identify as white, non-Hispanic Christians, nearly seven in ten (68%) seniors do.

 Among millennials, Hispanic Catholics (10%) rival the size of white
Christian religious traditions, such as white evangelical Protestant (11%), white mainline Protestant (10%), or white Catholics (8%). The single most common religious group among seniors is white evangelical Protestants, who account for more than one-quarter (27%) of this group. Notably, no single religious group accounts for more than approximately one in ten millennials.

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Among white Millenials there are more 'religion unaffiliated' (33%) than Christians (29%).

Religious Affiliation By Age

 
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Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  

 
Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  
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What do you mean "bind people together"? Also, is this binding people together a good thing?

From a world perspective, I'd only hope that religion could serve to help keep people from killing or harming each other. I don't think there's anything to suggest that religion is good for that though. 

 
Religion has done a great job binding the Middle East. Historically, Europe was always such a peaceful place because of the way Christian bonds unified the people of the continent.

 
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pollardsvision said:
What do you mean "bind people together"? Also, is this binding people together a good thing?

From a world perspective, I'd only hope that religion could serve to help keep people from killing or harming each other. I don't think there's anything to suggest that religion is good for that though. 
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It's in the etymology of the word.  From the Latin "religare" - to bind.

http://anthro.palomar.edu/religion/rel_1.htm

Religions also fulfill social needs.  They can be powerful, dynamic forces in society.  By reinforcing group norms they help bring about social homogeneity.  They can provide a basis for common purpose and values that can help maintain social solidarity.  A uniformity of beliefs helps bind people together and reinforces group identity.
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Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  
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White Power?

 
Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  
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Obesity?

 
Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.   
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And then those 'bound-together' groups go out and kill other 'bound-together' groups.  Sure would miss that if all religions went away.

:kicksrock:

 
Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  
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India Pale Ale

 
Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  
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The strong interaction.  Which I think your boson helps with or something, so let's get with the program.

 
Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  
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Pot and Netflix.

 
 I can't wrap my head around why people would be happy about the loss of religion in this country.  Whether you believe or not, why would you root for its demise when by and large it teaches tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and a lot of things that make society a better place.

 
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Higgs said:
Like it or not, religion is one of those ties that bind people together.  We've lost a lot of those ties in America the last 30 years.  What holds us together going forward?  
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Iphones, football, Arizona Ron's posts.  

 
Blick said:
 I can't wrap my head around why people would be happy about the loss of religion in this country.  Whether you believe or not, why would you root for its demise when by and large it teaches tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and a lot of things that make society a better place.
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While I am a Christian...the things you mention that religion teaches sounds great...current fundamentalists that have infiltrated politics don't teach those things...quite the opposite.

 
Blick said:
 I can't wrap my head around why people would be happy about the loss of religion in this country.  Whether you believe or not, why would you root for its demise when by and large it teaches tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and a lot of things that make society a better place.
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Oh, that's what it says it does for sure.  I look at it like labor unions.  Sounds great in the abstract.

Look at it another way:  Over history, how many wars have been started by religion?  Better to ask which wars were NOT started by religion, it's a smaller list.

 
sho nuff said:
While I am a Christian...the things you mention that religion teaches sounds great...current fundamentalists that have infiltrated politics don't teach those things...quite the opposite.
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Are you referencing this country?  If so, I'm not sure its a religion problem as much as it is governing to fringe elements of the party problem.

 
It's a good thing depending on the particular flavor of religion.

Your average Lutherin is pretty much Christian-lite, as opposed to a Baptist who wants to string up teh homos and such.

 
massraider said:
Oh, that's what it says it does for sure.  I look at it like labor unions.  Sounds great in the abstract.

Look at it another way:  Over history, how many wars have been started by religion?  Better to ask which wars were NOT started by religion, it's a smaller list.
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I can't argue with millions of dead people.  However, at least in this country, I think religion is beneficial.  Hopefully other countries can come out of the dark ages too.

 
Blick said:
 I can't wrap my head around why people would be happy about the loss of religion in this country.  Whether you believe or not, why would you root for its demise when by and large it teaches tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and a lot of things that make society a better place.
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Am I supposed to be comforted by admissions that religious people need to be told these things are right?

 
Blick said:
 I can't wrap my head around why people would be happy about the loss of religion in this country.  Whether you believe or not, why would you root for its demise when by and large it teaches tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and a lot of things that make society a better place.
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The "religious" also generally shun or look down on the "non religious" or "other religious"  Shunning is the religious equivalent of racism but far worse because families will shun or constantly belittle non religious family members.  

 
Blick said:
Are you referencing this country?  If so, I'm not sure its a religion problem as much as it is governing to fringe elements of the party problem.
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Yes I am...and its not the for nge party I'm talking about.

Its the Kim Davis' of the world, the bills in multiple states trying to pave the way to allow people to use religion as an excuse to discriminate, TN just passed a ridiculous bill making the Bible the State Book.  Wasting time on a bill that is unconstitutional....this was pushed by religion, not by just fringe elements to the party.

Its striking to me that some that try acting as the most religious in this country are the least accepting, forgving, and tolerant.

 
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Blick said:
I can't argue with millions of dead people.  However, at least in this country, I think religion is beneficial.  Hopefully other countries can come out of the dark ages too.
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Yeah, religion is "beneficial" in the sense that it becomes the backstop for preaching hate.  Hate against gays, [insert other religions here], abortionists, etc, etc.  If there were no religion, what would these people base their hate on?  

States not wanting to teach evolution because it contradicts what their 'magic book' says.  Yeah, that's helpful.  How does that 'benefit' the country?

This country and every other would be better-off with no religion.  Think of it in the reverse:  If religion were even more pervasive than it is today, how much more backward would we be scientifically?  Scary.

 
matuski said:
Am I supposed to be comforted by admissions that religious people need to be told these things are right?
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I was under the impression that is what parents were for, or teachers, coaches.............................

If religion just went POOF and went away tomorrow, society would not be a worse place.  Pretty sure nothing would change except for less time spent by people arguing why their beliefs are more accurate than someone elses.

I am sure they will find something better to argue about, which would be welcomed.

 
Pretty much all the "good" I see from religion, say for example shelters, programs, charity..................none of that needs a religious backdrop to be successful.  At all. 

 
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The "religious" also generally shun or look down on the "non religious" or "other religious"  Shunning is the religious equivalent of racism but far worse because families will shun or constantly belittle non religious family members.  
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Just as "non religious" shun or look down at "religious" for believing in a fairy tale. 

Its not just with religion.  Anywhere there are differing opinions, it will existing.  Go check out the Trump and Bernie threads for a lesson in intolerance. 

 
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Ilov80s said:
Religion has done a great job binding the Middle East. Historically, Europe was always such a peaceful place because of the way Christian bonds unified the people of the continent.
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I'm sure this is exactly what Higgs was thinking and not the narrow-minded, 'let me just look at the last 30 years in my Christian country' perspective.  

 
sho nuff said:
Yes I am...and its not the for nge party I'm talking about.

Its the Kim Davis' of the world, the bills in multiple states trying to pave the way to allow people to use religion as an excuse to discriminate, TN just passed a ridiculous bill making the Bible the State Book.  Wasting time on a bill that is unconstitutional....this was pushed by religion, not by just fringe elements to the party.

Its striking to me that some that try acting as the most religious in this country are the least accepting, forgving, and tolerant.
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No argument here.

 
ghostguy123 said:
Pretty much all the "good" I see from religion, say for example shelters, programs, charity..................none of that needs a religious backdrop to be successful.  At all. 
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Does not need one...but without religion or government, would it get done privately?

I doubt it...not to the extent it does now.

 
sho nuff said:
Does not need one...but without religion or government, would it get done privately?

I doubt it...not to the extent it does now.
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Eventually we will evolve to a point where that stuff is done privately.  I'm not saying it's within our lifetimes, but at some point we'll shed the outdated Abrahamic religions and replace them with more secular humanist-style organizations to fulfill our need for community and an outlet for compassion.  

 
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Does not need one...but without religion or government, would it get done privately?

I doubt it...not to the extent it does now.
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Anyone that says religion does no good isn't being honest.

But man, does the good outweigh the bad?

I attended church my entire life, and the one I grew up in was a pretty moderate Baptist church (Not southern  snake-kissing, arm-flailing Baptist, pretty low-key).  Person for person, the congregation there were some of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet.  The pastor I grew up with, since retired, has raised an amazing family, and he is a friend of the family. I grew up with his kids.  

His sermons, what I remember, really stand out to me now, because they were all about the individual.  His sermons were all about the person looking inward, and improving ones self, and being a better Christian, and applying the Bible to OUR lives.

My dad, the same man that brought me to that church, attends one now where the pastor talks about Obama, and our national defense budget.  And that is not the minority.  That is the MAJORITY.  The guys on TV, filling arenas?  They are talking about the horrible things in the world, and how it's getting worse, and they are not teaching tolerance, not AT ALL.  

 
sho nuff said:
Does not need one...but without religion or government, would it get done privately?

I doubt it...not to the extent it does now.
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Maybe.  They might get more help from people if they get rid of the religious overtones.

 
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