johndiii
@johndiii
Mon, May 22, 2023 2:14 PM
https://thehill.com/...
“The PRRI report tracks a historic decline in the nation’s Christian population...” Interesting numbers.
Άτροπος
@Atropos
Mon, May 22, 2023 2:26 PM
It’s still potentially dangerous to admit to not believing, but it’s perhaps a little less so.
PlurkDevi
@PollyPaperclip
Mon, May 22, 2023 2:28 PM
One of the best bits:
Whatever religion we have going forward will be by persuasion and choice and not by inherited identity.
PlurkDevi
@PollyPaperclip
Mon, May 22, 2023 2:29 PM
Mon, May 22, 2023 2:29 PM
I've always been annoyed the the fact that most of us simply follow, as the hymn says, the faith of our fathers.
PlurkDevi
@PollyPaperclip
Mon, May 22, 2023 2:29 PM
It's far better that we make our own intelligent and informed choices.
CajunSheryl
@SStephenC201
Mon, May 22, 2023 2:39 PM
I'm afraid a lot of people don't want to be associated with today's Christian churches which seem to mostly promote hatred and judgement. Totally the opposite of what Christ taught
PlurkDevi
@PollyPaperclip
Mon, May 22, 2023 3:02 PM
That's certainly the way I feel about it.
johndiii
@johndiii
Mon, May 22, 2023 3:05 PM
CajunSheryl
: Agreed. Compassion, and “let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”
johndiii
@johndiii
Mon, May 22, 2023 3:06 PM
That’s not just about judgement, but also recognition of our own fallibility.
mimi
@mimipal
Mon, May 22, 2023 9:34 PM
Thanks for sharing this. I agree with the above observations.
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“The PRRI report tracks a historic decline in the nation’s Christian population...” Interesting numbers.