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I think most religious groups are getting away from doctrine.  Unfortunately MANY of them are moving toward a really terrifying conservative, highly judgmental brand of religion.   Not so many moving toward more liberal practices.  (Some do, like Episcopalians, but they are less than 1% of the American population and decline in numbers every year).

Everything religion offers is something humans need.  But humans can meet those needs elsewhere.  Religious ritual or non-religious ritual.   Religious moral code or non-religious moral code.   Religious sense of community or non-religious community.   Religious prayer or non-religious meditation.   And so on.  I don't find comfort in religious practices, but many people do.  I just wish they could find their comfort without tearing others down (or worse).[/quote]

The conservatives' numbers are dropping too, especially among young people who are much more accepting of gays and minorities and don't want to be associated with an organization that is prejudiced and limiting.[/quote]

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