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Americans’ belief in God, the devil and other spiritual entities has fallen to a new low, according to a Gallup poll released on Thursday. Seventy-four percent of Americans said they believe in God…

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[–] Jozav 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Hahaha:

Belief in God and other spiritual entities is highest among those who attend regular religious services.

What a Revelation (pun intended).

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Belief in absurdity is still quite high but at least the trends are going in the right direction. I can't help but think support of the GOP and its christofascism, racism, misogyny, and hate is opening America's eyes to the irrational ugliness that can exist within absurd belief systems.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

I guess “falls to a new low” is correct if you’re just talking about the numbers, but in terms of human progress, I consider this a new high.

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