I came across an interesting article on BBC through reddit that talks about how, based on mathematical modeling, religion is expected to die out in nine countries. These countries are
- Australia
- Austria
- Canada
- the Czech Republic
- Finland
- Ireland
- the Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
The result was reported at the American Physical Society meeting and you can read the full paper here. Being in the academic research field myself I know how a lot of research could be bogus and meaningless (while a lot is very useful and valuable) and since I don’t have much knowledge of the techniques these scientists used I can’t come up to conclusions of my own.
That being said, I think the idea they propose is very interesting. Looking at how the prominence of religion has slowly faded away over the past few decades, do you think we will one day live in a fully religion-free society?
Please keep the responses constructive and respectful to other people’s beliefs.
I agree with Sally, Really find these paranoid end of the world theories so annoying…Sun rising from west and what not. Lets just concentrate on saving money
“organized religions” Noah, Mosses and the first century christians were organized, what needs to go is false religion.
But i throw out there why is there so much damage done on earth
Gods? or Man?
I am Christian and Belive very strongly in our creator and what he and his son have done and will do for us.
Well, this is very, very, good news!!
It seems that we are starting to become smarter.
We don’t necessarily need anything to believe or put faith in.
We don’t need god to keep going. When has he ever helped?
We need friends, family, and the great change of mankind.
Not the words of a 4 thousand year old book written by farmers.
What does this have to do with deals or saving money? I don’t think this article should be on here.
Religion aside…let’s get back to deals. I find it very disappointing to have personal opinions even posted within the deals, let alone full articles on a total tangent.
I understand that this blog has several contributors, but there really should be a stipulation on how posts how written up: unbiased and to-the-point.
Not to knock religion (I am a practicing Catholic) but there are other venues for these issues. May I suggest a separate SmartCanucks forum? This way conversation-starters like this don’t get sent out in email blasts supposedly relegated to deals only.
Interesting question. I’m amazed that folk aren’t astounded and full of awe at the natural world around us on its own merit and find the need to assign this to some presence. Same way folk abdicate responsibility for their actions and again put the onus on some invisible presence. Much easier to do that than to take responsibility for their actions. With any luck, religion will vanish.
Here’s to hoping it does. It would be nice for people to take responsibility for their own action, goals and their futures instead of waiting for their god to help them through life. Try setting and reaching goals with hard work and dedication and not waiting for a god to put you on a path…make your own path.
“the bible actually predicts that the polital world will turn on religion in the time of the end.”
Very true, and exactly what I believe. We have seen this happen on a smaller scale before (Nazi Germany) and it makes sense that this could happen on a bigger scale in the future.
“Here’s to hoping it does. It would be nice for people to take responsibility for their own action, goals and their futures instead of waiting for their god to help them through life. Try setting and reaching goals with hard work and dedication and not waiting for a god to put you on a path…make your own path.”
I understand what you’re saying, but not everyone who is a member of a religion behaves like this. I have certainly always taken responsibility for my own actions and I have never relied on God to help me through life. Yes, I firmly believe that he has helped me through difficult times, but I have never waited around for God to choose my “path”.…sounds very much like predestination which I don’t believe in.
agreed! its kind of turning into a newspaper article comment engine… maybe just stick to coupons?
the poster had to know religion would receive controversial responses. is smartcanucks looking for more hits?
Curious, I’ve been posting off-topics on SmartCanucks since 2006, nothing new:
http://smartcanucks.ca/category/other-canada/
I personally enjoy these discussions and I still think of smartcanucks as my personal blog (although I have to admit it’s not really only mine anymore). I love reading people’s comments on interesting topics and I don’t see any harm from going off topic every now and then.
Thought this was a site about savings not about you posting articles that YOU find interesting. If you are going to start posting these things then give the other side of the story.. an article that defends the fact that religion is here to stay! How about catholic.com for more info.
“Mayzilla says…
March 22, 2011 at 10:15 pm Not everyone needs religion to get through their day…if you have an open mind watch Zeitgeist (the documentry) and look at the FACTS about religion.”
Wow, the ZEITGEIST? is an absolute fabrication, take a moment to check the sources. Mayzilla, do you believe everything you see on the internet? If so, Experts day that your house is going to implode!!! So please shut of your computer and take cover.
This is an amazing deal. I’m going to buy two!
I look forward to a day when there is no religion and people will not be judged on what belief system they follow.
It is known that some churches have declining congregations i.e. worshippers tend to be older and not have as many young adults or youth involved.
Part of the bigger picture about religion, as it relates to Christianity, is what becomes of the missions overseas that provide maybe the only schools kids know/have access to or medical clinics for basic care? Service clubs do fund projects and build wells/schools but what of ongoing operating costs to keep the wells maintained and water checked or fix things that break at the school? It does not solve the matter that some countries always have money for its leaders and army but not for things people need like clean water, food, schools and teachers. The schools aspect is important in cities or communities where kids can be at risk of being trafficked by adults, whether their own parents or someone who pays the parents for the children they cannot feed/house.
Anyways, my first thought on seeing the topic yesterday was that is was about the True Religion line of denim–I thought the economy was affecting the brand.
While having Faith is a good thing, organized religion causes way too much anger, hatred, and fighting between so many.
Wow! Just think of the money we’ll save from not having to tithe!
Just kidding, folks. Afterall this is a money saving forum.
Heavens and earth will pass away but not the word of GOD.
ppl’ve been worshiping GOD for 1000s of yrs…These are just signs of last days!!!
STAND STILL Believers-Maranatha!!!
Sick and tired of the hellfire and brimstone folk (both muslim and non muslim) forcing their paranoid beliefs on everyone else.…keep that nonsense to yourself…if you’re so convinced the world is going to end, then quit your jobs and move to a secluded area wearing a tinfoil hat and set up tents. Leave the rest of us alone.
I don’t understand why people are getting so offended by this no one is forcing you to comment on this page about religion.
And believing in God doesn’t mean you have paranoid beliefs, I think I will go have my dinner now with my family without our tinfoil hats thank you.
Tinfoil hats and religious fanatics do not go hand in hand. The tinfoil hats prevent aliens and government from controlling your mind. The hardcore religious fanatics don’t believe in aliens or government and their mind control comes from whichever book they follow.
Then there are the regular religious folk who choose to live their lives and let other live theirs (respect thy neighbours?). These are people I like to call “sane.”