( Really) Bad News For Religious Conservatives
One third of young people who left organized religion did so because of antigay teachings or treatment within their churches, according to a new study. While not surprisingit s no secret that younger Americans are more accepting of gay peopleit puts a number on the cost antigay policies can have on organizations. A full 31 of young people (ages 18 to 33) who left organized religion said negative teachings or negative treatment of gay people was a somewhat important or very important factor in
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