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Dan Gilgoff at US News speculates that the rise of the Nones will lead to a more polarized electorate:
As more Americans leave religion, the ones left in the pews are those most committed to their faith. In a nation where church attendance is one of the best predictors of voting behavior–the more often you attend, the more likely you are to vote Republican–this polarization of religious life will spill over into the political arena, setting off more culture-war battles.
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posted September 23, 2009 at 10:37 am
Perhaps its because the Republicans are basically opposed to the amoral issues of goverment sponsored abortions, and so many basic tenets of the moral construct of this country that the democratic leadership captured by shadow parties, have crossed the line so much so that to call them traitors to our faith and our country is not out of line.
Editor you have a lot of growing up to do.
Its not about getting along its about doing whats right!
STEVE Thompson
posted September 23, 2009 at 12:08 pm
STEVE Thompson,
If only Republicans understood about “doing what’s right”.
Steven Waldman,
Puh-leeeze spare us from any more nonsense from Mr. Gilgoff. His il;l-advised, ill-fated God-o-rama during last election was an affront to the premise that there shall be no religious test to hold public office in America. He averaged 2.3 responses per post (if that) and is not worthwhile quoting.
Culture wars are instigated by the radical ‘religious’ ‘right’ wingnuts fundacrazicals. Let the embers die, for the love of gawd.
posted September 25, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Steve Thompson,
“Its not about getting along its about doing whats right!”
AMEN!
posted September 25, 2009 at 7:13 pm
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Why does the decline of organized religion necessarily lead to increased “polarization of religious life”?
As a devoted churchgoer, I’m saddened that culture war carnage has caused many to abandon houses of worship, yet I am hopeful this phenomenon could be an indication that most people are hungry for more civil and nuanced dialogue, not less.