Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Who are the "Nones?" (with Ryan Burge)
Jan 8, 2024
Guest Ryan Burge, a political scientist and pastor, discusses the "nones" - the fastest growing religious group in the US. He explores their religious disaffiliation over the past 30 years, the rise of the "nones" in America, the incorporation of politics in churches, the link between church involvement and the "nones," and the misconception that education leads to decreased religiosity.
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- The rise of the "nones" in the United States is primarily attributed to factors such as political alignment, the availability of information through the internet, and the lack of communal support in religion.
- The "nones" can be divided into three groups: atheists, agnostics, and those who identify as nothing in particular, with each group having significant demographic differences in terms of education and income.
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The Rise of the Nones
The Nones, referring to those with no religious affiliation, are the fastest growing religious group in the United States. From 5% in 1972 to 30% today, and over 40% among Generation Z, their rise is changing American society. Factors contributing to their disaffiliation include political alignment, availability of information through the internet, and the lack of communal support in religion. Most nuns are made, not grown, with the majority leaving their faith between the ages of 15 and 25. The rise of the nuns has implications for the future of American religion and society.
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