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It's high, but not really so, at least when not compared to the US (which appears steadfastly religious). For example, Australia [1] saw a 9% decline in Christ
by NamTaf 8y ago
It's high, but not really so, at least when not compared to the US (which appears steadfastly religious).
For example, Australia [1] saw a 9% decline in Christian religions between 2011 and 2016, and a corresponding 7.8% increase in non-religious over the same period.
France, to randomly choose another, shows a 15.9% drop in Christian religions between 2010 and 2016, and a 7.6% jump in non-religious over the same period.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Australia#Censuses'_data https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Australia#Censuses...
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_France#Demographics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_France#Demographic...
- godelski 8y agoOh wow that's interesting. Thanks for the comparisons. I'm now wondering why some of these countries are having quick declines in religion and the US isn't.
- burfog 8y agoThe US has had a huge decline in religion. Look at New York City in 1956, and try to imagine the same thing today. https://churchpop.com/2016/03/21/beautiful-way-nyc-commemorated-easter-1956/ https://churchpop.com/2016/03/21/beautiful-way-nyc-commemora...