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When atheism is on the rise, and theistic religions in decline in western countries, what do you THINK is going to happen in the trends surrounding creationism, as a matter of course?
It's simple common sense really. It's not rocket science.
Broad is the path that leads to destruction.When atheism is on the rise, and theistic religions in decline in western countries, what do you THINK is going to happen in the trends surrounding creationism, as a matter of course?
It's simple common sense really. It's not rocket science.
Not necessarily; Creationism could be on the rise amongst Christians still, even though the number of Christians overall is shrinking. There are around two billion Christians worldwide and only a hundred million or so creationists. Creationism still has lots of room to grow.When atheism is on the rise, and theistic religions in decline in western countries, what do you THINK is going to happen in the trends surrounding creationism, as a matter of course?
It's simple common sense really. It's not rocket science.
It's not strictly an issue with atheism vs theism though. That's why you have to look at the demographics and other factors (particularly education) that influence beliefs in creationism.
LIkewise, just like historically (if and wherever),When atheism is on the rise, and theistic religions in decline in western countries, what do you THINK is going to happen in the trends surrounding creationism, as a matter of course?
It's simple common sense really. It's not rocket science.
What you desire is to narrow the scope of your question, which you did not do in your OP.
You want to know what the lost or added creationists are becoming, whether they are becoming atheists or believers in the wider group of intelligent design proponents.
For those answers you have to narrow the scope of your question, not just ask if they are increasing or decreasing in numbers.. Because according to you, the trends are following trends in established religion.
I think you're probably right in respect of creationist beliefs; it's the more general spread of 'alternative facts' that is of concern. I'd like to see more emphasis on critical thinking in schools, and even philosophy-lite, so kids are exposed to a wide range of ideas and ways to think about them.When you look at the inverse correlation between creationist beliefs and educational attainment/understanding of evolution, plus the demographics challenges creationists have, that is why I consider it unsustainable.
No doubt there will always be pockets of creationist belief, but it's on a downward slide and I don't see any evidence of that trend reversing.
My question in the OP is pretty clear; I'm interested in trend/demographics data of creationists in European countries.
Based on demographics, I'm assuming the "lost" creationists are becoming dead. That is what happens to older cohorts; they die off sooner than younger ones.
Again, I'm asking for trend/demographics data of creationists in European countries. Do you have any?
In the context of this thread (and the context of most discussions), a creationist is someone who believes that life forms were created fully formed (particularly humans) as opposed to having evolved over time.
It's not creationism itself that scares them, it's the right-wing political and religious extremism that creationism is associated with that scares everybody.Yah there is about Europe - and its scaring them... considering Europe is the stronghold of evolution and their propaganda is failing as more and more people learn the facts.....
Scientists warn: creationism is on the rise in Europe
It's because they can actually teach creationism alongside evolution in the schools, and truth wins out over propaganda every time.... it is why they are resisting so hard and spending billions to keep it from being taught alongside evolution in the USA..... They are scared of teaching it side-by-side with creation, they would loose just like they are in Europe.....
A creationist is someone who believes God's Holy Word.
Not smarter than God. Just smarter than to believe in a literal interpretation of Genesis.A creationist is someone who believes God's Holy Word. A Darwinist is someone who rejects God's Truth in Genesis because he thinks he is smarter than God.
That's why I was curious if there is any available data on other countries particularly in Europe.
Yah there is about Europe - and its scaring them... considering Europe is the stronghold of evolution and their propaganda is failing as more and more people learn the facts.....
Scientists warn: creationism is on the rise in Europe.
Some just want to put others down because they think they are better than others.
Ahh, you mean having to be morally responsible to someone????It's not creationism itself that scares them, it's the right-wing political and religious extremism that creationism is associated with that scares everybody.
Why would scientists say there was a problem if there wasn't?Do you have any actual polling or demographics data? Yes, I've read the stories, but I'm interested in the actual data.
No. All Christians understand they are morally responsible to someone. Fundamentalist Evangelicals haven't got a monopoly on it.Ahh, you mean having to be morally responsible to someone????
Again, I'm asking for trend/demographics data of creationists in European countries. Do you have any?
Not smarter than God. Just smarter than to believe in a literal interpretation of Genesis.
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