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SecularMotion

(7,981 posts)
Thu Oct 11, 2012, 02:33 PM Oct 2012

The Religious None: A Profile Of The Fast-Growing Religiously Unaffiliated

Meet John Q. Nones, a young, white male who is making a big impression on the American religious landscape for something he doesn't do: align with any religious group.

The rise of the religiously unaffiliated, or "nones," as documented in a new study from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, has major implications for almost all aspects of American life -- from religion to business to culture.

Whether you believe the proliferation of Mr. Nones is a depressing or hopeful trend, it pays to get to know him.

Who is John Q. Nones? Here's a snapshot drawn from the Pew Forum's new poll:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/10/the-religious-none-a-profile_n_1952794.html
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The Religious None: A Profile Of The Fast-Growing Religiously Unaffiliated (Original Post) SecularMotion Oct 2012 OP
Great breakdown and probably describes a large number of members here. cbayer Oct 2012 #1

cbayer

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1. Great breakdown and probably describes a large number of members here.
Thu Oct 11, 2012, 02:43 PM
Oct 2012

Perhaps there is an opportunity here for politically organizing.

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