The secularization of U.S. society — the waning of religious faith, practice and affiliation — is continuing at a dramatic and historically unprecedented pace. This increasing godlessness in America is actually a good thing, to be welcomed and embraced. Compare today’s 47% to 1945, when more than 75% of Americans belonged to a religious congregation. And yet, it occurs simply because the people living in these societies lose interest in the whole religious enterprise. AdvertisementFears of atheistic authoritarianism aside, some may worry about religious organizations fading away because they do so much good.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 02, 2021 10:09 UTC