Growing number of 'nones' seen as bad, good and fixable

Published: Tuesday, Oct. 16 2012 8:05 a.m. MDT

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The number of people who say they are unaffiliated with a religion are increasing, particularly among those under 30 years old, which could mark a major shift in America's religious, social and political landscapes, analysts say.

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A Scientist

Provo, UT

"Opinions on how to reverse the trend also vary."

As if not being "religious" is a bad thing! It is not a bad thing at all. Religious people would be wise to take a deep, hard look at their assumptions about being More..

8:59 a.m. Oct. 16, 2012
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Red Corvette

SACRAMENTO, CA

Religion is nothing more than a form of organized and reinforced superstition led by old men attempting to control others. It is an anachronism from the past that is no more valid than astrology and mythology and should rightfully be rejected.

9:03 a.m. Oct. 16, 2012
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Blue

Salt Lake City, UT

I think it is natural to want to feel connected to something larger than yourself. Everyone needs to feel validated - that what they do matters in "the big picture."

I think it's also natural to be uncomfortable with the idea More..

8:32 a.m. Oct. 16, 2012
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Matthew Brown

Matt writes about faith how it is lived, how it intersects with society and how current trends affect religious practice. He returned to reporting and writing after more than 12 years as an editor, most recently a more ..

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