According to Angus Reid:
In North America, a change in Canadian perspectives has been evident over the past 14 years. In 1992, 61 per cent of respondents said religion was very important for their daily lives. This year, the number dropped to 39 per cent. In the United States there was also a decrease, from 83 per cent in 1992 to 63 per cent in 2006.
I don't blame the people who turn away from religion.
I think part of the responsibility is the Church itself.
We don't reach out. If we don't reach out, and speak the Truth, people turn off. Why be religious if it only means being secular with a boring sermon on Sunday?
And interesting little tidbit:
Despite the variations across the globe, spirituality clearly has an influence on the way people feel. 60 per cent of global respondents who expressed optimism in the future say religion is very important to their daily lives. Conversely, 63 per cent of respondents who feel pessimistic about their outlook think religion is simply not that significant.
Religion is a source of hope. I know in the pro-life movement, we often say that Jesus has already won the victory, it's just a matter of time before the rest of the world catches up.
