A new academic paper by a group of international scholars proposes that drops in religious affiliation happen in the medium and late stages of a “secular transition” process. This transition unfolds slowly, as generations are replaced by less religious ones.
Using data from the Center’s surveys in 111 countries and territories, the paper says that this process is affecting countries on every populated continent, including countries in which Christianity, Islam, Buddhism or Hinduism is the largest religion.
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