The Three Stages of Religious Decline Around the World
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A study published in Nature examines the global decline of religiosity and its correlation with demographic changes, sparking discussion on the implications for population growth.
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mensetmanusman
4 months ago
It’s a leading indicator of population decline. Orthodox communities are the only groups above replacement rate. So it’s a natural pendulum situation.
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