Christianity in the US projected to lose majority status by 2070

[Sand Dancer]

I think Christianity will fade somewhat.
But I'm concerned that other dangerous
faiths will gain prominence.

In developed nations, I don't think there's a surge in any type of religion. It's mostly "nones." In developing nations, however, the trend is toward fundamentalism, especially with the zealousness of the Abrahamic fundamentalists' proselytization.

 

[Revoltingest]

In developed nations, I don't think there's a surge in any type of religion. It's mostly "nones." In developing nations, however, the trend is toward fundamentalism, especially with the zealousness of the Abrahamic fundamentalists' proselytization.

I sense that we've much work ahead to become a secular government.

 

[Sand Dancer]

I sense that we've much work ahead to become a secular government.

I think we're up for the task.

 

[Left Coast]

As someone who suffers from bipolar and survived multiple suicide attempts, I am counting that I'll be dead by then. Not optimistic, but a realistic point of view of someone who is currently taking (at least) nine different medications each and every single day.

Sorry. Off-topic. Christianity, eh?

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope your predictions are not true and you live to a healthy old age!

 

[The Hammer]

Do you think the trend will continue, or will something happen that reverses it?

I think the trend will continue. I find that religion is becoming much more of a personal endeavour, and less about what others think you should believe. More orthopraxy less orthodoxy. Christianity seems very Orthodoxic.

 

[The Hammer]

We're about the same age. I certainly hope not to be dead at 82!

I'm sure I will be. I got a premonition that my death will be in 2065 or 67. That's still not too bad, mid senventies to early 80s seems average.

 

[AlexanderG]

There's plenty of militant and intolerant atheists, look at the rise of communism and the Soviet Union.

But is there an atheist dogma that says in plain text that atheist should discriminate against certain classes of people?

No, no there isn't. Contrast this with religious scriptures, that on their face plainly allow for slavery, oppression of women, and killing any sexual minorities or people who speak against the patriarchal authorities. To the extent religions no longer do this, it's because they're ignoring or interpreting away more and more of this plain text over time. This is secularism.

And if you look at Soviet policy, it arose out of the Church being tied up with the former corrupt government that had just been overthrown. This was due to cultural backlash, not some atheist commandment. In fact, they simply replaced all the old church institutions they'd destroyed with new church hierarchies that wouldn't challenge their new government, and now you see the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church teaming up with Putin to declare the war in Ukraine a divine cause.

Today, religion's net effect is holding back scientific progress, slowing moral progress, and impeding our work in building a peaceful and prosperous civilization. People can see this. And they're getting tired of it.

 

[Sand Dancer]

I think the trend will continue. I find that religion is becoming much more of a personal endeavour, and less about what others think you should believe. More orthopraxy less orthodoxy. Christianity seems very Orthodoxic.

It used to be orthopraxic, but that changed early on in Christianity's history, as did many things.

 

[The Hammer]

It used to be orthopraxic, but that changed early on in Christianity's history, as did many things.

Yeah, I find Paganism is much more orthopraxic, although there are some parts that could be considered orthodoxy depending on ones sect of involvement.

 

[Shaul]

The only majority that matters is the majority of the individual heart. A majority of one that has the truth on its side is unstoppable. That is true whatever the religion of the one that heart beats within.

 

[Left Coast]

I'm sure I will be. I got a premonition that my death will be in 2065 or 67. That's still not too bad, mid senventies to early 80s seems average.

Perhaps you'll get a third premonition with a third date?

 

[Twilight Hue]

Is it 2070 yet? ... unfortunately I'll be dead by the time this happens, and what will replace Christianity most likely will be agnosticism and atheism ... not a good alternative.

Atheism (one without gods) is the default everyone starts with.

Coming back 'home' is perfect because it's the natural start with religious neutrality before the indoctrination ever came around

 

[paarsurrey]

I think Christianity will fade somewhat.
But I'm concerned that other dangerous
faiths will gain prominence.

" other dangerous faiths "

Does one mean " Atheism and the like", please?
Regards

 

[Twilight Hue]

There's plenty of militant and intolerant atheists, look at the rise of communism and the Soviet Union.

Obviously you hadn't heard of militant theism?

 

[Vee]

Pew Research Center, which is known for its non-partisan research on religion, has used statistical methods to project that by 2070 Christians will no longer be a majority in the U.S. They describe four possible scenarios and all of them predict a decline in Christianity. This all assumes that the statistical trends will continue. Do you think the trend will continue, or will something happen that reverses it?

Article here, no paywall. Modeling the Future of Religion in America

I think that trend will continue. No surprise there.

 

[The Hammer]

Perhaps you'll get a third premonition with a third date?

I hope so

 

[Revoltingest]

" other dangerous faiths "

Does one mean " Atheism and the like", please?
Regards

I've no worries about atheism.
It has no scripture that commands oppression or wrongful violence.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

There's plenty of militant and intolerant atheists, look at the rise of communism and the Soviet Union.

Russia is no longer communist. It is a capitalist dictatorship, that uses the mechanisms of the old communist party for absolute rule. Even the orthodox church has been adsorbed into the power structure, and used to take advantage of the people's fear of authority.

 

[Shaul]

In developed nations, I don't think there's a surge in any type of religion. It's mostly "nones." In developing nations, however, the trend is toward fundamentalism, especially with the zealousness of the Abrahamic fundamentalists' proselytization.

Happy Birthday.

 

[paarsurrey]

paarsurrey said: ↑
" other dangerous faiths "

Does one mean " Atheism and the like", please?
Regards

I've no worries about atheism.
It has no scripture that commands oppression or wrongful violence.

Haven't they been doing it with or without scripture in the history, please?

Regards