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Ha, I don't understand it either, and I used to subscribe to your philosophy (increasing education == decreasing religious affiliation). But the effect to whic
by nikkwong 8y ago
Ha, I don't understand it either, and I used to subscribe to your philosophy (increasing education == decreasing religious affiliation).
But the effect to which this is true is somewhat confuddled. For example many educated people on the conservative right tend to still skew religious. Maybe education alone isn't enough; intelligence, social circles, aptitude for self reflection/self criticism etc, might play more into determining one's religiosity.
- hunta2097 8y agoYes, I have some really clever friends who still attend church but at least here in the UK they are the exception. I put it down to religion being deeply embedded into self-identity, especially in families and spousal relationships where everyone is religious. It's a spectrum though, I am thoroughly atheist but still like singing carols at Christmas.
- nikkwong 8y agoHa! Same. I am definitely atheist or agnostic if we're being particularly pedantic, but I still go to church with my friends, engage in the rituals, etc. Just because it isn't of spiritual meaning to me doesn't mean it's meaningless. The increasingly polarizing & tribal nature of our world seems to suggest that this kind of thing is happening less and less.