This is an interesting study, especially the reason why the researchers believe religious people make better citizens ( haven’t taken a critical look at the results):
The reason for the increased civic engagement may come as a surprise to religious leaders. It has nothing to do with ideas of divine judgment, or with trying to secure a seat in heaven. Rather, it’s the relationships people make in their churches, mosques, synagogues and temples that draw them into community activism.
This is a good lesson for non-believers and the communities they form.
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1 Jumper2 // May 24, 2009 at 9:38 am
Yet, it’s not enough.
It is said the Sunday morning is the most segregated time of the week. Yes the relationships are often real and important, but the relationships are among “like” and “like-minded” people.
In fact, I am told, that there are books about church growth that essentially say that you want an homogenous group to grow.
That is not the kind of growth we should be aiming for.
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