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noname223
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- Aug 18, 2020
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Today I have heard it is the first time since they make this poll less than 50% of Americans say they are convinced God exists. In my country a lot of people leave the christian churches due to the sexual abuse scandals. I am glad that the churches lose power. They have way too big power. For example concerning assisted suicide.
Maybe this is just another religion bashing thread. I think eduction and enlightenment make people more rational. There are a lot of dogmas in the churches which are very outdated. I am not sure but I think for example in Africa the amount of church members is increasing. I checked it on wikipedia they say the numbers are growing. It would be interesting if religion became extinct in western countries. Though this would also cause problems. The churches do a lot of work on voluntary basis. In my country they contribute to the welfare state. My personal favorite model would the one of Scandinavia. They are very secular and still have a good welfare state.
What do you think are the reasons why the religions lose members and attraction (in Western countries)? I think many people crave for meaning in life. Though the answers concerning the question what gives meaning in our modern societies which are more centered on individuals are way more pluralistic than in the past.
Maybe this is just another religion bashing thread. I think eduction and enlightenment make people more rational. There are a lot of dogmas in the churches which are very outdated. I am not sure but I think for example in Africa the amount of church members is increasing. I checked it on wikipedia they say the numbers are growing. It would be interesting if religion became extinct in western countries. Though this would also cause problems. The churches do a lot of work on voluntary basis. In my country they contribute to the welfare state. My personal favorite model would the one of Scandinavia. They are very secular and still have a good welfare state.
What do you think are the reasons why the religions lose members and attraction (in Western countries)? I think many people crave for meaning in life. Though the answers concerning the question what gives meaning in our modern societies which are more centered on individuals are way more pluralistic than in the past.
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