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charles brough 10th April 2009 |
The number of people who SAY they attend church regularly is about twice the number who ACTUALLY do attend regularly. The figures above are based on what people SAY . . . Even so, those who are believe in "the inerrant word of God" in the US may not be going down, but their influence has been spreading in the country since about 1970 in reaction to the chaotic, anti-Vietnam war Hippy era and the decades of unisex, gay, animal rights, and other demonstrations and excesses. see: http://atheistic-science.com The Republic upper economic classes have largely adopted a Von Mises economic philosophy that fosters their control and they suppliment it with support for the Christian faith. Most are not, themselves, "born again" but they feel the "common man" needs the conservative, stable values of the faith, so they push it. They fear public support for socialist changes and hence push for more control over society. The result is that the Creationist, Intelligent Design and anti-abortion concepts have spread. During war, economic crisis, terrorist attacks, the Conservative agenda progresse snad public opinion becomes more religious-oriented. The History channel, for example, begins showing more Bible Stories dressed up as documentaries, and articles about religion become more commen in the newspapers and magazines. Also, our government leans more to religion. Now, church attendance is rising again due to the economic slump, but the same slump as for a while cut the power and ability of the Conservative-rich and religious to influence public opinion. |
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Salih 1st October 2005 |
I agree with ottawan, as a Turk, I know that the 43% of people attend the church.Turkey is not a christian country.. |
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Sam 22nd June 2005 |
Religion is not important. Good will, common sense, and logical thinking is all we need, not illogical cults like religion. Long live science. |
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