Around the world, people are beginning to turn their backs on religion. A new study has revealed that with each passing generation, Americans too are steadily becoming less religious. The number of people in the US who claim religious affiliations or attend Church has dropped.
And, the belief in God is dropping as well.
The study published in the American Journal of Sociology examined US data from the General Social Survey, which is conducted every two years. Comparisons with data from Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand revealed an overall drop in religious belief over time.
In one example, the team found that 41 percent of people aged 70 and older reported they attend church services at least once a month.
For people just under that age bracket, 60 and younger, only 18 percent attend church at this frequency.
And, just 45 percent of people ages 18-30 reported they have 'no doubt God exists,' compared with 68 percent of those 65 and older who said the same.
The researchers say the data remains consistent over time, reflecting the trend seen elsewhere in the world.
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Posted: at 18-03-2016 07:08 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
samdove28 at 18-03-2016 07:28 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Hmmmmmm... that is oyinbo life for you..but all i knw is that na there jesus go first visit and end everythng.
Posted: at 18-03-2016 07:28 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Slimchery at 18-03-2016 11:21 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Na una bring am to us and now una done succed in using it to destroy our own customs , calture and tradition now una wan leave am, see waiting una use this christianinty cause for Naija and Whole Africa? una done dey carry gay come now and if una succeed i nor know waiting una go carry come again, when i dey grow up i nor dey hear sickness wey i dey hear today, una go fu+k snake, pig, dog and anything una see available, now una done carry sickness full everywhere
Posted: at 18-03-2016 11:21 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Eazyatumeyi at 18-03-2016 03:17 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Eros Okundaye on 18-03-2016 11:21 AM
Na una bring am to us and now una done succed in using it to destroy our own customs , calture and tradition now una wan leave am, see waiting una use this christianinty cause for Naija and Whole Africa? una done dey carry gay come now and if una succeed i nor know waiting una go carry come again, when i dey grow up i nor dey hear sickness wey i dey hear today, una go fu+k snake, pig, dog and anything una see available, now una done carry sickness full everywhere
walahi you talk true
Posted: at 18-03-2016 03:17 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
slimmygal at 18-03-2016 06:37 PM (9 years ago) (f)
d world is abt coming to an end. i could remember when a nigerian friend of mine was tellin me there's no God, i just shake my head for him bcos his mind was so strong against all i kept saying.
Posted: at 18-03-2016 06:37 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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