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CNLP 624 | Ryan Burge On The Rise of the Nones, Christianity as a Luxury Good, The Threat To Democracy With the Decline in Religion, And Why The Nones Are Very Reachable

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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The Rise of the 'Nones'

They discuss the rise of the 'nones', referring to the percentage of Americans who identify as having no religious affiliation. They explore the time scale of this trend, starting from 1972 when only 5% of Americans were 'nuns' and reaching the current estimate of 30% of American adults being 'nones'. The chapter also highlights that among the youngest adult Americans, the percentage of 'nones' remains steady, suggesting a potential leveling off of the trend.

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