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

How Secular Is Europe Compared To The United States?

(ANALYSIS) The countries in Europe that are more likely to attend religious services than the American average are Poland, Slovakia, Cyprus, Ireland and Italy. The rest have attendance rates that are much lower than the overall American attendance mark.

Europe, North America, Analysis, NewsRyan BurgeJune 6, 2023Ryan Burge, Graphs about Religion, Religion research, Secularization, Worship attendance, Primary Feature, Primary feature, News, Secondary feature Comment

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