Does America Still Defy The Classic ‘Secularization Theory’ Favored By Sociologists?

(ANALYSIS) Journalists should be aware that 2023 turns out to be big for the much-discussed “secularization theory” framed by the 19th century founders of sociology. The nub of theory claims that economically advancing societies with improved education inevitably become more secular, largely because modern science explains matters formerly left to the religious realm.

AnalysisRichard OstlingNovember 9, 2023Richard Ostling, Dick Ostling, GetReligion, Secularization, Religion in the U.S., Religion news, Religion and politics, Dechurching, analysisComment

God And Mammon: An Exploration Between Income And Religion

(ANALYSIS) The group that is the most likely to attend services are not the poor, nor the wealthy. Instead, it’s people who are smack in the middle of the income distribution. This analysis points to the following conclusion: The people who are the most likely to attend services this weekend are those with college degrees. In other words, middle class professionals.

Analysis, North AmericaRyan BurgeNovember 6, 2023Ryan Burge, Graphs About Religion, Religion data, Religion in the U.S., God and mammon, Religion and wealth, Church attendance Comment

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