The answer in the subreddit is missing the historic dimension. The French Revolution toppled old powers , including religion and it labeled it as superstition.

The answer in the subreddit is missing the historic dimension. The French Revolution toppled old powers , including religion and it labeled it as superstition. Universal rights were proclaimed (not granted by god), contrary to every religious doctrine. Secularism became a dogma. This had huge influence in the nascent new nations of europe. The spread of socialism and communism ensured further that christian religion would never recover. If there was demand for religion in europe, there would probably be a more vibrant market, but it that demand wasn't there.