For those of you who might not know, the Barna Group is a private research group whose primary focus is Christian ministries and other, similar groups. They are perhaps most well known for research published a few years ago, where they tried to show that Christians have more stable marriages than secular couples (as it turned out, the opposite was true, and in a pretty staggering manner). Despite any perceived agenda, there seems to be nothing off about their methods.
One of the things I thought was interesting was this:
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As pointed out in the Barna Update related to atheists and agnostics, this is not a passing fad wherein young people will become "more Christian" as they grow up. While Christianity remains the typical experience and most common faith in America, a fundamental recalibration is occurring within the spiritual allegiance of Americas upcoming generations.
I'd always thought that people gradually got more religious as they got older, married, had kids, etc., but apparently that's not the case--at least, for most people. Whatever you have when you're young, you keep.
I also thought that it was interesting that 2/5 of the young population are now "outsiders." While it may not make itself apparent for, say, 10 or so years, it will probably be the case that, even in small town America, you won't be able to automatically count on your neighbors sharing your religious beliefs. It's certainly the case here in the Godless Northeast, but I'd wager that we're the exception, rather than the rule.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
I've got two kids and I'm still closer to athiest than any other belief set.
That being said, I have already made the decision that whatever my kids wish to believe, I will not stand in their way. Hell, I'll even drive them to church and stay with them if they want and there is no one else to do it.
I was raised Baptist though... I dont even remember when I decided religion wasnt for me.
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From the book of Azakias, chapter 3, verse 16:
I've got two kids
"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums
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Azakias's fortune cookie read:
Isnt this getting a little old yet?
Get fucked.
Oh wait hahaha
"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums
News at 11.
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Blindy. still thinks SARS jokes are topical, as evidenced by:
This just in- parents do things that embarrass 16-19 year olds in front of their friends, 16-19 year olds wish parents would stop doing these things.News at 11.
Wait what.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
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How.... Karnaj.... uughhhhhh:
Wait what.
Rebellion against the impotent former protestors of yesteryear equates to supporting Christianity.
I missed the meme train.
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Elvish Crack Piper impressed everyone with:
So, why is it so weird that an atheist has kids?I missed the meme train.
ugh, no
The meme is that every time Azakias posts something like "I have kids", the next few posts afterwards usually contain "wait, what" or nem's gasp gif.
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Gadani had this to say about Captain Planet:
wasn't azakias engaged to someone that posted here?
Engaged, married, then divorced.
Then I went on with my life.
"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums
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Azakias thought about the meaning of life:
Engaged, married, then divorced.Then I went on with my life.
Who?
I cannot remember for some reason D:
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Gadani wrote, obviously thinking too hard:
Who?I cannot remember for some reason D:
Pesco I belive
