25% of my generation non-religious!

[Her3tiK]

Okay, maybe this isn't quite news at this point in time, but that doesn't mean it's not exciting.



And the reasons are perfect.

Almost two-thirds (64%) of Millennials say that “anti-gay” describes present-day Christianity somewhat or very well. Over 6-in-10 (62%) also believe that present-day Christianity is “judgmental,” while 58% agree that “hypocritical (saying one thing, doing another)” describes present-day Christianity well. Half of Millennials say that “too involved in politics” describes present-day Christianity well.

It's so nice to see religious bigotry finally being called out and treated appropriately. Even though I'm getting quite the cold right now, this has completely made my morning.

[Id82]

Well I think it was only a matter of time before younger people caught on to the hatred, political and hypocriticalness of religion, and now that it is seen as anti women I can see more younger people leaving their faith. Either they are going to have to change their image, which they probably will slowly over time to the point where they say. "What we were always in support for women and gays." Or Mainstream religions might disappear. Which probably isn't going to happen.

[Osama bin Bambi]

Maybe I'm just optimistic, but I think that the more conservative and reactionary forms of Christianity will not survive this century. The fact is, the youth tend to be more liberal than their parents, and the churches' homophobia and sexism is driving them away. Religions must liberalize or they will die.

[Art Vandelay]

I imagine most of them will go back to their religion once they get older and decide they'd rather their religion be familiar than live up to their ideals.

[Radiation]

I don't think we will get rid of religion entirely, but I am not that all surprised by these numbers as I believe that there is a shift in spiritual conscious happening and that we are leaving the authoritarian paradigm and more into individualistic paradigms.

What I mean is that the "follow the leader" type of religious thinking is leaving and the more "be your own leader" type thinking is taking over.

[Osama bin Bambi]

I don't think we will get rid of religion entirely, but I am not that all surprised by these numbers as I believe that there is a shift in spiritual conscious happening and that we are leaving the authoritarian paradigm and more into individualistic paradigms.

What I mean is that the "follow the leader" type of religious thinking is leaving and the more "be your own leader" type thinking is taking over.

Oh, I don't think it's possible to get rid of religion, I don't want to try, and frankly I think some of them are kinda cool. Some people are religious and participate in the ceremonies because they feel it gives meaning to their lives, and I'm okay with that.

The last point about the "follow the leader" mentality vs. the "do your own thing" mentality is especially interesting when you consider all the Neopagan groups and similar individualistic religions that have been springing up all over the country.

[Witchyjoshy]

Some people consider religions to be nothing more than fairy tales for adults.

Personally, I think people should be free to believe in fairy tales, as long as it doesn't harm others.

Key phrase: as long as it doesn't harm others