Great article from one of my favorite sociologists:
We have come in America today to a very different world, which we might call liberal whateverism. This outlook reacts against sectarian conflict by dramatically discounting the claims of religion. The more aggressive side of this view asserts that religion per se is pernicious and should be eliminated or radically privatized. The more accommodating side says religion is fine as a personal lifestyle commodity, but that religious inclinations are ultimately arbitrary and should not be taken too seriously.
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really interesting commentary on our young adults and teens. It describes almost perfectly most of the 20 to 30 year olds that I work with daily. Insightful…