Despite our reputation as a nation of Bible-thumpers, America has become considerably less religious over the past two decades. According to the brand-new American Religious Identification Survey, almost every major religious denomination has lost ground since 1990. In fact, the fastest growing religious identification in America is "no religion," which jumped from 8 to 15 percent and now outnumbers all groupings besides Catholics and Baptists. Vermont is apparently the least religious state in the nation, with 34 percent claiming their religion as "none."
Do the shrinking statistics signal a national trend toward godlessness? Or are we just more likely to create our own ideas of God outside the confines of organized groups? Do you consider yourself religious?


























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Monday 09 March
By ProPalin
This country is considered a "heathen" nation, by the UN. There is certainly no growing trend in this country towards godly things. We laugh at God, question God, curse God, blame God. Jesus Freaks are laughed at and they are such dull people! NOT. Ask yourself...are you happy? Does your life have meaning and purpose? If you died today, what do you think would happen?
Following Christ (Christianity) is the fastest growing belief in the world. Not New Age, satan worship/paganism, islam, buddhist, etc. And this poor dying country appears to have rejected the godly completely. Oh well, we can keep praying and leave the results to God.
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Monday 09 March
By suostumus
God has a place in some people's lives. Me, I believe in uncertainty; it takes quite a bit of fortitude to understand that simultaneously everything might be real but there's a possibility that nothing exists at all. There are some fantastic people in the world, some religious, some philosophers, and still others with their own paths. What I'm rambling is this: God doesn't necessarily make good people, but it doesn't break them, either. Closing one's mind to concepts outside of their own scope of beliefs is what hurts the world, and that's where fundamentalism (on all sides) is a losing battle for many religions. A "you're in or you're out" attitude didn't work in school, doesn't work in business, doesn't (try as they might) work in politics, and sure as anything won't help you live your life better.
Realize that we're all one, and we have to work this planet together. Same team.
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Monday 09 March
By ssgchester
I don't believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, so why should I believe in some invisible guy in the sky who is constantly watching us?
Religion is not part of my life, never has been and never will be.
And I'm truly happy. I don't fear burning in a "Hell" till the end of time. I can eat a ham sandwich and drink a glass of wine and feel good about it.
I treat people fairly. That's more then I can say about a ton of religious people and their leaders.
So try it. You'll be happier.
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Monday 09 March
By Jsun
Religion is a disease. Reason is the cure.
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Tuesday 10 March
By ianmas515
I wouldn't consider myself religious but quite spiritual. I think many of our conflicts with God have to do with the theology of the modern church. After a certain amount of time/money the modern church stops being part of the body and instead a cog in the machine. I think it is our great strength as a country that we can freely talk about these things. I pray that this country does not turn away from belief. As I think belief is important. I'm always amazed at the amount of people who dismiss religion as a fallacy but believe 100% in our government and system of voting. Now who's naive?
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