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It not religion per se that's becoming extinct in these nations, it's just some form of Christianity (usually, a very moderate and modernizing form). Detailed d
by zeteo 16y ago
It not religion per se that's becoming extinct in these nations, it's just some form of Christianity (usually, a very moderate and modernizing form). Detailed demographical studies show that fundamentalist religion (e.g. born again evangelicals and devout Muslims) is definitely on the rise, and associated with by far the largest fertility rates.
- api 16y agoIn addition, I think it's misleading to count "no affiliation" as "no religious beliefs." What about new-age spirituality, alternative spirituality, etc.? Those typically don't show up in these kinds of studies, but they do qualify as religious beliefs.
- tokenadult 16y agoDetailed demographical studies show that fundamentalist religion (e.g. born again evangelicals and devout Muslims) is definitely on the rise, and associated with by far the largest fertility rates. Approximately three minutes after your reply came another reply http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2354753 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2354753 that cites sources that may allow analysis of what's going on here.
- zeteo 16y agoRight, that post however doesn't seem to make a very good conclusion from the numbers presented. I've replied to it in more detail.