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Straight White American Jesus
The Decline of White Christian America with Robert P. Jones
Sep 9, 2024
Robert P. Jones, author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and a leading expert on American religion, discusses the alarming decline of white Christian America. He reveals that this demographic has dropped from 25% to 13%, impacting politics and social dynamics. The conversation highlights the increasing number of young people identifying as religiously unaffiliated and the stark racial divides in political affiliations. Jones also examines how these shifts in religious identity transform the landscape of religious diversity and the implications for future generations.
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- The decline of white Christian America is evident as their numbers drop from 54% in 2008 to 41% recently.
- Younger generations are increasingly identifying as religiously unaffiliated, creating a cultural and political divide from older, predominantly white Christians.
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Decline of White Christian America
The data indicates a continuous decline in the population of white Christians in America, further confirming trends observed over the past decade. In 2008, the percentage of white Christians was 54%, which has decreased to 41% as of the latest census data. This decline is observed across various demographics, particularly among white evangelical Protestants, whose numbers have sharply reduced from over 20% a decade ago to just 13% currently. This trend illustrates a demographic shift away from a predominantly white Christian society, prompting discussions around the political and cultural implications of this change.
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