5. The Bible Tells Me So (I think) Recent Trends in Religious Beliefs

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures and Tables ix
4. Preface xiii
5. 1. American Religion. An Uncertain Future 1
6. 2. THE CHANGING LIFE WORLDS OF Young Adults. Seven Key Trends 20
7. 3. Going to Church—Or Not Who Participates in Congregations? 51
8. 4. The Major Faith Communities. Thinking Beyond Winners and Losers 71
9. 5. The Bible Tells Me So (I think) Recent Trends in Religious Beliefs 89
10. 6. Spirituality and Spiritual Practices. The Role of Faith in Personal Life 112
11. 7. Faith and Family. Facing the Difficult Choices 136
12. 8. The Divided Generation. Religion and Public Life 157
13. 9. Emerging Trends. Immigration and Ethnic Diversity 183
14. 10. The Virtual Church. Religious Uses of the Internet 201
15. 11. Vital Congregation. Youthful and Diverse 214
16. Appendix 233
17. Notes 255
18. Selected Bibliography 279
19. Index 293