Resilient gods : being pro-religious, low religious, or no religious in Canada / Reginald W. Bibby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bibby, Reginald Wayne, 1943- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Irreligion.

Religion.

Canada--Religion--21st century.

Canada.

Irreligion--Canada.

Physical Description:

x, 268 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Vancouver ; Toronto : UBC Press, [2017]

Summary:

"Are Canadians becoming less religious? After playing a central role in our lives for nearly a century, religion seemed to be losing its salience in Canada. But there is more to the story. Resilient Gods takes an in-depth look at the religious landscape today. The picture that emerges is not one of religious decline but rather of polarization, with the numbers of "pro-" "no," and "low" religious in flux. Using the most current information available, Bibby explores the implications of religious choices for personal and social well-being, spirituality, and attitudes towards death. The questions he asks are compelling and the answers thought-provoking whether one embraces the gods or not."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The early days of God's dominion

Declining religious participation among boomers

Pro-religion, low religion, and no religion

The polarized mosaic

Religious inclinations and personal well-being

Religious inclinations and social well-being

Religion versus spirituality

Dealing with death

The resilience of religion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Bibby, Reginald W. (Reginald Wayne), 1943- Resilient gods.

ISBN:

9780774890052

0774890053

OCLC:

963913748