A new study finds that many young Americans are walking away from organized religion—not because they’ve lost belief, but because their values around authenticity, justice, and individual autonomy conflict with the teachings and politics of religious institutions.

Over the past few decades, the number of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated—often referred to as “nones”—has grown rapidly. In the 1970s, only about 5% of Americans fell into this category. Today, that number exceeds 25%. Scholars have debated whether this change simply reflects a general decline in belief, or whether it signals something more complex. The research team wanted to explore the deeper forces at play: Why are people leaving institutional religion? What are they replacing it with? And how are their personal values shaping that process?

  • Sixty@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    Dooms day death cult.

    Lead by Jesus, the dooms day death cult leader.

    I hear he’s a “good guy.”

    I don’t think dooms day death cult leaders, make believe or not and I just mean a historical grifter non magical, are good people.