The difference a state makes

Given the economic similarities, adherance to democracy etc of Europe and USA the relative uptake of Christian faith is problematic. One of the more convincing reasons is summed up in this.

It is possible that most Europeans have turned against religion itself. I believe that it is more likely that they have turned against traditional authority, including that of the church.

And, when you look at the US west coast which may share more of the anti-authoritarian cultural trajectory, it seems to add fuel to the thesis that the USA may actually be heading the same way, only delayed.
It's time to dust off less establishment versions of Christian faith...
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