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In reply to the discussion: Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows [View all]Mz Pip
(28,341 posts)1. Not surprising
The way JD Vance rants on about the US being a Christian nation turns a lot of people off. It sounds like hes advocating for a 21st century version of the Crusades. Charlie Kirk statues everywhere, 10 Commandments mandated in schools and public buildings. CBS fawning over Erika Kirk. Christians claiming to be persecuted for not getting their own way. Yeah, count me out.
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Donnie is merely a means to and end for them to get back on top. Really, they don't give a shit what he does...
paleotn
Saturday
#33
That's part of the reason why the Evangelicals are trying to take over. They're losing members and money.
ChicagoTeamster
Saturday
#8
Did you know that the Catholic Church is one of the largest land owners in the world?
Sector 001
Saturday
#22
Not necessarily. A lot of people don't care. Agnostic or just don't give a shit about religion.
erronis
Saturday
#31
Here's To The Ongoing Restoration Of Our Freedoms Through Our Nation's Dissaption Of Delusion And Embrace Of Reason
MayReasonRule
Saturday
#30
Thank you, Jesus. Now if you could make it 100% non-believers by 2027 ---- or maybe,
3Hotdogs
Saturday
#32
The buildings are nice, and they are all over the place. Missed buying a nice church building a few years ago.
twodogsbarking
Saturday
#42
At this point, religion is the root of all evil and it doesn't matter which one you're talking about.
Vinca
Saturday
#48
I would posit that it is organized religion in America that is driving away members.
pecosbob
Saturday
#53
2000 years ago religion had some reason about morality, but humanity has learned much since then in understanding
NowsTheTime
Saturday
#54
It's a big country. The numbers of Jesus's 2,000 year old church are still rising,
ancianita
Saturday
#60