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Stockton, Alabama, USA - April 22, 2023: Montpelier Methodist Church is pictured in Baldwin County Bicentennial Park in Stockton, Alabama. The church was built in 1895.

How religion declines around the world

Religion in a country tends to decline in three transitional stages that unfold across generations, a new paper using Center data proposes.

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    Recession Not Over

    A majority of Americans say that the economy is still in a recession.

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    Reproduced: Future of Cloning

    Roughly half the public believes that in 40 years human beings will be cloned and an extinct animal will be brought back through cloning.

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    Young Adults: App Addicted

    Young adults are significantly more likely than those in other age groups to engage in all cell phone applications.

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    No More Newspapers

    Most Americans do not believe paper editions of newspapers will exist in 2050.

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    World War III and Nuclear Terrorism

    Nearly six-in-ten Americans predict another world war will break out within the next 40 years; 53% foresee a nuclear attack on the U.S. by terrorists.

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    I Use an App for That

    While cell phone ownership remained stable, usage of eight cell phone applications grew significantly over the past year among cell owners.

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    Jesus Christ’s Return to Earth

    Roughly as many Americans say Jesus Christ will return to earth in the next 40 years (41%) as say he won’t make an appearance by 2050.