>>>I am not surprised by this survey at all as the world, and the devil(yes, he is real too), pushes people away from the idea that we need church, we need religion, we need community. As the world, and the devil continue to drive this deception between man and God, folks today are proud to proclaim their religious independence. As for the decline in Catholicism, that may be, in part, to the fact that millions call themselves Catholic and are not even close to practicing the faith. While this survey points to bad news, the resounding number of new converts to Catholicism every Easter as well as those Catholics that come forward, later in life, for Confirmation, is truly good news. America, as a nation, is suffering that which Europe has experienced these past 30-40 years. The Church, inspired by and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, is always makes up for losses in the Body of Christ Universal. Show us the numbers for Catholicism in places today like Africa, Asia, and many previous Communist countries. Look at the growth in Russia among the Orthodox. In any event, read this report:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/05/12/christianity-faces-sharp-decline-as-americans-are-becoming-even-less-affiliated-with-religion/
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