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Johonny

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6. In the 80s certain Churches aligned itself with the hard core conservative movement

Fri May 29, 2015, 05:07 PM

May 2015

The move worked to attract large loyal followings to political causes of dubious worth. The liberal churches could have pushed back, but as people left main stream religions for harder core Megachurches they instead mostly went along for the ride. Now it would appear is the payback. Many casual religious liberals took a second look at religion and said no thanks, and the young that tend to be liberal have watched the religions that seemed to pick the right side of the 80s culture wars now appear completely immoral, insane and uncaring about teens cultural needs. There is nothing in these religions for them.

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Teens are fleeing religion like never before: Massive new study exposes religion’s decline [View all] SecularMotion May 2015 OP

As it should. darkangel218 May 2015 #1

I can agree, in very many ways. Xyzse May 2015 #2

+1 darkangel218 May 2015 #3

Yep. HereSince1628 May 2015 #13

"a young, self-centric generation", "Generation Me", "disengaged, narcissistic" bananas May 2015 #20

These younger generations are fantastic. Arugula Latte May 2015 #38

As another Gen Xer TM99 Jun 2015 #58

I actually think social media connection can also help "real life" connections. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #59

Most studies show that they do not. TM99 Jun 2015 #61

Well, in any case, the fewer people who are religious and attend church, Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #62

I know that there are plenty of religious folk TM99 Jun 2015 #67

not really, since GenX built the networks and technology to allow them to take selfies snooper2 Jun 2015 #69

Not I. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #70

What horseshit. The "Me generation" used to be the baby boomers eridani Jun 2015 #65

Nonsensical religious dogma needs relative isolation to truly thrive. Arugula Latte May 2015 #42

its because of the devil's music olddots May 2015 #4

It's those damned godless waltzes! drm604 May 2015 #9

You're both wrong... krispos42 May 2015 #31

The church has only itself to blame Blue_Tires May 2015 #5

So true. workinclasszero May 2015 #24

In the 80s certain Churches aligned itself with the hard core conservative movement Johonny May 2015 #6

this species just may evolve after all. mopinko May 2015 #7

It's also a bit sad, though, Ron Green May 2015 #8

Ethics like being gay is a sin, Like a woman should be subservient snooper2 May 2015 #15

I knew there'd be such a response and of course it's true: Ron Green May 2015 #16

I actually believe it's better to de-couple applied ethics from religion. riderinthestorm May 2015 #18

+1000 Tom Ripley May 2015 #39

If religion goes away it is net positive. Make believe is never a good thing. nt Logical May 2015 #47

I hear what you're saying; there has been so much harm done through religion. Ron Green May 2015 #48

Maybe churches withour religion would be a good thing..... Logical Jun 2015 #68

Right, and it ought to be done OUTSIDE of government and OUTSIDE Ron Green Jun 2015 #71

Is it the attitudes that aren't much like the teachings? Omaha Steve May 2015 #10

Spot on! Person 2713 Jun 2015 #63

Maybe there's hope for us after all. Scuba May 2015 #11

Personally, I think electronic interconnectedness may play a role... HereSince1628 May 2015 #12

The Internet also allows everyone to compare notes on beliefs. Arugula Latte May 2015 #34

Well, thank God for that. nt eppur_se_muova May 2015 #14

Hopefully, nationalism and tribalism will also Cyrano May 2015 #17

"a young, self-centric generation", "Generation Me", "disengaged, narcissistic" bananas May 2015 #19

"tolerant, confident, open-minded, and ambitious" greyl May 2015 #21

I was a doubter and skeptic by the time I was 8 or 10 hifiguy May 2015 #23

I used to be a scientific atheist. bananas May 2015 #25

What is a "scientific atheist"? In addition, what are the limitations of science... Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #54

I caught onto the bullshit very early in life when I questioned their beliefs and was told I would RKP5637 May 2015 #27

Not swallowing mythological nonsense is "narcissistic"? Arugula Latte May 2015 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2015 #40

Hah! Arugula Latte May 2015 #43

Oh those arrogant atheists... beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #66

Sounds like the Boomers, and every other generation that complains about the next one in line... Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #55

This is great news. hifiguy May 2015 #22

They are realizing that much of religion is total bullshit mixed with hatred! n/t RKP5637 May 2015 #26

thank God for evolution Backwoodsrider May 2015 #28

their parents are definitely not as church oriented treestar May 2015 #29

if people were not pressured by family and culture to believe Skittles May 2015 #30

Great news! Arugula Latte May 2015 #33

See what happens when you allow dancing? WestCoastLib May 2015 #35

Pardon the pun, but thank god. Avalux May 2015 #36

Kick. sarcasmo May 2015 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2015 #41

A lot of collective activities are losing their strength these days The2ndWheel May 2015 #44

But, but..... Tree-Hugger May 2015 #45

Well son, ya draw a circle on the ground and ya throw yer money up in the air MattBaggins Jun 2015 #51

My loathing of Religion is close to fanaticism BlueJazz May 2015 #46

where are they going to learn that female is the second sex, lessor than males? Liberal_in_LA May 2015 #49

Don't forget hair styles and head dress. ZX86 Jun 2015 #50

yep Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 #52

predicting the follow up: "...and no damage was caused as a result" 0rganism Jun 2015 #53

The internet did it. Kids can see beyond their little bubbles these days. nt valerief Jun 2015 #56

What I think a lot of people miss is..... ZX86 Jun 2015 #57

Right. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #60

I think LGBT acceptance is part of the reason TexasBushwhacker Jun 2015 #64

They've been raised with things like purity balls and chastity promises gollygee Jun 2015 #72