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never.

And how do you figure that?

The world will end before that happens.

XD Sure. You do realize that won't happen for another four billion years, right?

Do you know nothing of the human race?

I live in Oklahoma, which is, of course, in the Bible Belt. There're literally churches on every corner. :rolleyes: I'd say over ninety percent of my town is Christian. Which is to be expected. But recently I've noticed that while the vast majority of the kids at my high school are Christian, more and more aren't. Now, there's still a 90% to 10% ratio, but 10% still seems high. It seems to me that more and more younger people are either quitting the religion, or were never a part of it.

So here's my question: How many generations (or years) do you think it will be before Christianity dies out? How long until humanity refers to it as mythology as we do with other ancient religions?

There are still adherents to old beliefs; they've had quite the resurgence in recent years. I would say there are very, very few religions that have ever truly died out.

never.

And how do you figure that?

The world will end before that happens.

XD Sure. You do realize that won't happen for another four billion years, right?

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depends on how long it takes to meet aliens from other worlds.

after all, how can you claim a religion as real if different worlds look at you and go :confused:?


then tack on a century or 2....

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depends on how long it takes to meet aliens from other worlds.

after all, how can you claim a religion as real if different worlds look at you and go :confused:?


then tack on a century or 2....

So... maybe another thousand years?

Do you know nothing of the human race?

Not quite what I meant. I was talking about absolute certainty of the Earth being destroyed. Y'know, when the sun decides to turn the planet into a cinder.

Never underestimate the credulity of human beings. They will believe in anything, no matter how ridiculous, if it somehow reinforces their prejudices or gives them a feeling of superiority.

There are still adherents to old beliefs; they've had quite the resurgence in recent years. I would say there are very, very few religions that have ever truly died out.

Well yes, but it's still happened. And, humanity's only been around for about a hundred thousand years. We don't really know how long it takes a world-wide religion to die out. Do we?

Never underestimate the credulity of human beings. They will believe in anything, no matter how ridiculous, if it somehow reinforces their prejudices or gives them a feeling of superiority.

Ah, true. I guess it would make sense that a worse religion would take its place.

Never underestimate the credulity of human beings. They will believe in anything, no matter how ridiculous, if it somehow reinforces their prejudices or gives them a feeling of superiority.

And especially if it lets them throw morality out the window.

Well yes, but it's still happened. And, humanity's only been around for about a hundred thousand years. We don't really know how long it takes a world-wide religion to die out. Do we?

No, which is why we can't really answer your question. Even so, even the religions that have died out influenced their successors in one way or another, so even long dead beliefs still influence modern conceptions of God and spirit.

I live in Oklahoma, which is, of course, in the Bible Belt. There're literally churches on every corner. :rolleyes: I'd say over ninety percent of my town is Christian. Which is to be expected. But recently I've noticed that while the vast majority of the kids at my high school are Christian, more and more aren't. Now, there's still a 90% to 10% ratio, but 10% still seems high. It seems to me that more and more younger people are either quitting the religion, or were never a part of it.

So here's my question: How many generations (or years) do you think it will be before Christianity dies out? How long until humanity refers to it as mythology as we do with other ancient religions?I'd say 2012, give or take a year.

I live in Oklahoma,...How many generations (or years) do you think it will be before Christianity dies out? How long until humanity refers to it as mythology as we do with other ancient religions?

Wow, another Okie. Looks like we will take over NSG. :p

I don't think Christianity will ever die out. Every person at some stage in his or her life doubts or re-evaluates their religious beliefs. I know I have several times. The first time was when I was in my late 20’s and realizes that the Pope wanted me to have a gazillion kids but wouldn’t help me support them.

To make a very long story short, after many spiritual trials and tribulations and attaining the age of middle 60’s I have concluded the following; I am a Christian. I will not join any organized church because they want me to believe what they believe and that may not be what I believe the Bible says.

Everyone must take the journey and it may be a long one but eventually they will find their spirituality.

I live in Oklahoma, which is, of course, in the Bible Belt. There're literally churches on every corner. :rolleyes: I'd say over ninety percent of my town is Christian. Which is to be expected. But recently I've noticed that while the vast majority of the kids at my high school are Christian, more and more aren't. Now, there's still a 90% to 10% ratio, but 10% still seems high. It seems to me that more and more younger people are either quitting the religion, or were never a part of it.

So here's my question: How many generations (or years) do you think it will be before Christianity dies out? How long until humanity refers to it as mythology as we do with other ancient religions?

what town do you live in?

*lives in OKC*

what town do you live in?

*lives in OKC*

And you asked him that without saying "Hi" to your father in Tulsa. "We are family." :D

And especially if it lets them throw morality out the window.

While claiming to be the only moral people in the world.

Christianity is not dying. Anything that two billion people do can hardly be said to be 'dying'. (Actual death aside.)

I live in Oklahoma, which is, of course, in the Bible Belt. There're literally churches on every corner. :rolleyes: I'd say over ninety percent of my town is Christian. Which is to be expected. But recently I've noticed that while the vast majority of the kids at my high school are Christian, more and more aren't. Now, there's still a 90% to 10% ratio, but 10% still seems high. It seems to me that more and more younger people are either quitting the religion, or were never a part of it.

So here's my question: How many generations (or years) do you think it will be before Christianity dies out? How long until humanity refers to it as mythology as we do with other ancient religions?

Nearly every young person goes through a period of questioning. So it's not surprising when young people move from innocence to maturity.

So here's my question: How many generations (or years) do you think it will be before Christianity dies out? How long until humanity refers to it as mythology as we do with other ancient religions?
What a heinous thought. No churches? Do you WANT to go to Hell?

Never underestimate the credulity of human beings. They will believe in anything, no matter how ridiculous, if it somehow reinforces their prejudices or gives them a feeling of superiority.

What's your deal? I don't come here with the expectation of unabashed brilliance and concision WITHOUT levity on your part! :(

Do you WANT to go to Hell?

It's okay, just don't mess with Satan's stuff while you're there.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13130231&postcount=11

can hardly be said to be 'dying'. (Actual death aside.)
Sounds suspiciously like changing the word "truth" to "Truth".

It depends on how you define Christianity. The rising up of all those young-earth creationists and ID fans is partly a response to the increasing popularity of Christian doctrine combined with other life philosophies - like Buddhism, new age and so on.

The religion is, to wit, evolving into multiple different things. Would you call this change dying out ?

The religion is, to wit, evolving into multiple different things. Yay!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/MAR-Peeves/applause_crowd.gif
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6358398850742951873&q=YouTube+South+Park+evolution&total=101&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
Would you call this change dying out ?Their religion needs more sex, cross-breeding on the altar and the like, methinks.
Oh yes.

I live in Oklahoma, which is, of course, in the Bible Belt. There're literally churches on every corner. :rolleyes: I'd say over ninety percent of my town is Christian. Which is to be expected. But recently I've noticed that while the vast majority of the kids at my high school are Christian, more and more aren't. Now, there's still a 90% to 10% ratio, but 10% still seems high. It seems to me that more and more younger people are either quitting the religion, or were never a part of it.

So here's my question: How many generations (or years) do you think it will be before Christianity dies out? How long until humanity refers to it as mythology as we do with other ancient religions?Well, Oklahoma might be different, but everywhere else Christianity is on the way out. Not in numbers, because folks remain officially Christian, but in terms of actual individual beliefs. Until now religions have always did when they were replaced with new religions. This time it's going to be a little more difficult because religion is to be replaced by reason.

Never. Because as soon as the high ups start to realize they are losing followers, they say, "Shit, we gotta rewrite this stuff." And then they do. And then the children come. *nods*

What a heinous thought. No churches? Do you WANT to go to Hell?

If going to Hell is all you care about, all you got to do is believe in Jesus on your deathbed. According to the bible you will get the same pay regardless of rather you work the whole day or just the closing shift. If the church is saying otherwise they are lying to you. There are plenty of examples of people who was promise entrance to heaven without a day in church, like the story with the 2 criminals who are crucified next to Jesus.

Now of course I hope that the reason for people to believe in religion is not only because their fear of going to Hell.