Is Atheism Dead?

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

Hearing the theme of this topic I can't help but to reminiscence of Ken Hem describing the death of religion

The large wooden doors shut behind me with a creak and a heavy thud. Outside, the incessant river of life continues to flow as millions of people jam the sidewalks and rush toward red double-decker busses. Beneath the streets, the London Underground moves the masses by the hundreds of thousands—like blood pulsing through the arteries of this vibrant, thriving society.

But inside, I can hear each of my careful footsteps echoing in the dim quiet. I inhale deeply, taking in the aroma of ancient stones and old books. I see rows and rows of ornate pews—seating for more than 3,000—yet I am ushered into the small foyer area where around 30 chairs are set up and where I join a handful of elderly people with their heads bowed. Humbly and faithfully, those beside me say their prayers and listen to a brief message by a man who speaks of hope—but whose tired eyes seem to feel none of it.

It is Sunday. For hundreds of years the faithful have been walking through the heavy wooden doors on this day, at this time, to gather together and share in the timeless rituals of worship, prayer, and proclamation that made this country the bastion of Christendom for centuries. But this morning I realize that I’m part of a funeral. But it is not the funeral of an individual; it is the funeral of an institution. Within months, the older generation will likely disband and the doors of this church will be shut and locked. The candles will never again be lit. The resounding anthem of the great hymns of our spiritual forefathers will never again echo in its passages.

Since 1969, 1,500 churches in England have heard that final thud as their doors were shut after their final service after hundreds of years of active life.
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In other words, if what’s left has some value physically, it is sold or it is preserved. The rest is abandoned or bulldozed. What has become of the buildings worth keeping?

Other former places of worship have been turned into museums, clothing shops, music stores, liquor stores, nightclubs, and tattoo and piercing studios. One is even now used as a Sikh temple, and some have been converted into mosques.

Hundreds of these churches have ended up in the hands of private owners who convert them into offices or renovate them for use as personal homes or cottages.
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So, again, Christians need to agree is religion dying or atheism?

In the 150's and later, South Australia was called "The City Of Churches"*** Pretty much everyone went to church. The Methodist were pretty thick on the ground. It was having many of those killjoy sin positions of authority which led to Adelaideans being a bunch of wowsers. Pubs closed at 6 pm. No trading from 11 Am Saturday. Nothing was open on Sunday and no playing of sport was permitted 

I'm happy to say things have changed. Pubs and clubs are now open 7 days, clubs to 3am or so.  Shops and supermarkets are open 7 days (from 11 am on Sunday) 

Many of the old churches have closed and repurposed. EG as a nightclub, hairdresser or art gallery. It's common for a catholic priest
to now service three of more parishes. (if you'll forgive the expression) In many parishes ,the faithful tend to be geriatrics, with few younger members .

There is strong correlation between religiosity, ignorance and poverty.  Religions grow where people are poor and ignorant and nowhere else. Now I'm not claiming there is necessarily a casual connection, but it's certainly interesting.