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In reply to the discussion: Atheism to Defeat Religion By 2038 (photo update) [View all]dimbear
(6,271 posts)I've heard them interviewed. But for the most part, the Chinese are happy to see the one child policy is being relaxed because the population is coming under control and now families opt to be small on their own. They have the freedom to opt for small because no religion is telling them that irresponsible reproduction is a "virtue."
When we consider the consequences of the population bomb, the places we should concentrate on are China and the subcontinent. Together they make up about a third of the world--they are the key. Each has more population than all of Africa. To simplify I give this hint: China=problematic success, subcontinent=failure. China's growth rate is about 1/3 of India's, India will replace China as the most populous nation soon. They pay a terrible price in terms of reduced living standards for their fertility. I doubt all their gods really make up for the missed meals.