New age religion

[Confused Ape]

What are you arguing about? Where did I say these people weren't religious?

I misunderstood what you meant by -

Is it really a surprise that Vatican observatory staff describe themselves as religious, when they work at the fucking Vatican?

I thought you were suggesting they might only be claiming to be religious so they could work there.

I think we're a few decades behind in the process, is all. We seem to be at the point where most people identify as being religious, but a lot of them are apathetic in practice. The number who actually let go of religion is increasing slowly but steadily (14% or 16% was the last I recall reading). Religion still has a political power base and some money, so it will hang on for a while, but disinterest is a very powerful force over the long term.

Many people who have turned away from 'Old Age' religion are turning to New Age beliefs instead, though.