Well that's fitting .. total-dick xtians helping to eradicate religious belief.

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Hmmm...nowhere in that article did they point to anything that says that the rise of the religious right was an actual factor in the decline of religion. They've just noted that the two happened in close proximity to each other.

I understand their sentiment and agree that it was likely an influence, but this is all just speculation.

Actually....Putnam and Campbell have written an entire book on the subject. They are commenting on Pew Foundation Research but for the back up to their studies I imagine you'd have to read their book.

http://www.amazon.com/American-Grace-Rel...416566732#

It's expensive!