Originally posted by ivanhoePerhaps. The decline of educational standards springs to mind, which is surprising given the multitude of advances in technology. It could be the population growth has exceeded the investment in educating them.
...... a reaction to specific societal developments in the country during the last five or six decennia ?
What are your thoughts ?
I think the US has always been an especially religious place. In the last few decades however, wealthy Protestants have spearheaded a major reaction to the liberal movement of the 60's and 70's which were in turn reactions to the conformist 50's. These powerful evangelical politicos seek to restore a 50's style social atmosphere.
That's my sense of it, Wulbegr would be an especially good RHPer to comment.
Originally posted by ivanhoeis that really true -- that fundies are becoming more the norm? do you have any references to back that up (i ask just out of curiosity)?
...... a reaction to specific societal developments in the country during the last five or six decennia ?
What are your thoughts ?
if it's true, then i don't know what it would be due to. if anything, i would have thought that the broadening of the term 'socially acceptable' that has occurred over the years would signal a reduction in fundie thinking.