The Religious Right laments the changing social landscape in the USA, which includes accepting of divorce, contraception, abortion and LGBT rights. They see it as an attack on "Family Values" and "Religious Freedom." What is the truth regarding the effects of these changes? While it is true that the percentage of people married in the USA has been decreasing over the last several decades, what negative effects can the Religious Right point to? Following are data showing societal trends in important categories:
Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
Showing posts with label Divorce Rates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Divorce Rates. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
The Truth About The Relationship Between Religion And Divorce Rates
One mantra of the religious is the need for organized religion's positive influence on family values. Most would think that a major family value is an intact marriage. One is entitled to one's opinion, but not one's facts.
U.S. divorce rates for various faith groups, age groups, & geographic areas
U.S. divorce rates for various faith groups, age groups, & geographic areas
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Labels
Click on image
Choose how you look at reality wisely. Yes, it is a binary choice.
Click on image