Why is the US so much more religous as a country than majority of developed countries

Because America rules and Europe sucks....j/k

I've followed this tidbit a bit and it seems to be that America is not more religious, or at least not that much more religious, but is ENORMOUSLY more open about it, especially in politics.

 

It's because we are more sexually repressed than the rest of the world........

 

by developed countries do you just mean europe?

 

I don't think the US is more reliegious.

We are more open about it (like said above), and are on a side....."conservative".

I have been to many other more religious countries that I would call a developed Nation. (Saudi.....)

 

It's an essential part of our foundation-- like it or not.

 

A lot of people are saying that America isn't that much more religious, but I heard about a study that showed 50-60%(approximately) of Americans attend religious services, while only 10-20%(approximately) attend in France. I'm not sure of the exact figures because it was on about a week ago.

As far as an answer, I'm not sure. It is interesting to think about.

And by developed countries it doesn't just mean Europe. We are also talking about Canada, Japan, etc.

 

Speak for yourself!

I'm only conservative when it comes to politics...

 

It has nothing to do with religion, people voted because they fear terrorism and think that GW will be more dilligent about it.

DD

 

QUESTION: Why does being less religious seem to take an air of 'More enlightened'?

Rocket River

 

I agree with the premise of what you are talking about. I think the question is worded horribly, as is the whole premise. It should be about the legislation of religion or how much religion plays a part in politics. Many devout followers don't want legislated religion, or their religion to have anything to do with government.

 

Is it religion or sports that is opium for the masses?

 

Bingo... The roots of this country were founded in it.

 

I disagree. Most largely the roots of our country were founded on the ideas from Ancient Rome, with Ancient Greece being a close second.

 

There's your answer right there.

The Bible is filled with references to the inferiority of women, the advocation of slavery, and the heathen nature of anyone who does not practice Christianity...

Oh. Maybe we are hopelessly religious.

Looking past that, here's a very interesting article, and a very good read:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2843/is_2_28/ai_114090210

 

I don't find America to be that "religious" at all. It's all fluff to mask the greed and desire. They are all too sure...


"The worst of it is that even apparently holy conceptions are consumed along with the rest. It is a terrible breaking and burning of idols, a purification of the sanctuary, so that no graven thing may occupy the place that God has commanded to be left empty: the center, the existential altar which simply "is." In the end the contemplative suffers the anguish of realizing that he no longer knows what God is."
~ Thomas Merton

 

Thanks for the article. That sounds like what I was talking about in a precious post. Is that the one you meant to quote?

Otherwise I'm not sure how the article relates to our nation being founded primarily on ideas about a Republic and Democracy from ancient Rome and Greece.

 

America's God is Money

Rocket River

 

Good question. I've always wondered this too.

I once dated a girl that didn't believe in God. She used to accuse those who did believe in God of being 'close-minded'. I never understood this. If you believe in something, you're close-minded but if you don't believe in something, you're open-minded?

Seems like the opposite would be true.

 

Sounds like you have a pretty high opinion of your posting skills.

And no, I meant to quote the post I did, mostly to throw in my two cents concerning the basis of American ideals.

Then, to get back on track, I posted the article. And you did say all that stuff earlier, I was just providing an article.