The Counsel of Trent #1020 - Protestantism is Winning (and the Lesson for Catholics)
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Apr 14, 2025 The discussion highlights the surprising resilience of Protestantism amidst claims of its decline. It reveals demographic shifts showing a trend of Catholics moving toward Protestant or non-religious identities. There's an insightful analysis of conversion trends, with some Protestants converting to Catholicism. The challenges facing Catholics in engaging with their communities are emphasized, alongside the need for a more inviting parish experience to attract lapsed members back to the faith.
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Protestantism's Growth
- Protestantism is growing faster, or declining slower, than Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.
- Online interest in Catholicism doesn't reflect real-world trends.
Religious Decline
- Catholicism shows a 36% decline, while Protestantism shows a 15% decline.
- Non-religious groups had the biggest gain in adherents, with 20% switching.
Orthodoxy and Catholic Immigration
- Eastern Orthodoxy represents about 1% of the U.S. population and remains stagnant.
- Immigration has prevented the Catholic decline from appearing even worse.