why is it that?

Question

why is it that us atheists only take up 2% of prison space
and christians take up 75% prison space???

Answer 1

Most people become christians after they come to jail not before.

Answer 2

During 10 years in Sing-Sing, of those executed for murder 65% were Catholics, 26% Protestants, 6% Hebrew, 2% Pagan, and less than 1/3 of 1% non-religious

Christianity 2.1 billion
Islam 1.3 billion
Secular/Irreligious/Agnostic/Atheist 1.1 billion
Hinduism 900 million
Chinese folk religion 394 million

they are smarter and do not depend on a god to save them.

Answer 3

Because about 83% of the US population is Christian, and 2% is atheist.
So it appears that in proportion to population, atheists are more likely than Christians to go to prison.

Answer 4

It could just reflect population statistics. Not only that, but once someone is in prison they often attend church to get out of their cell sometimes.

Answer 5

Well, to give credit where it's due, a lot of churches have rather extreme pastors bellowing 'repent!!!'

It's important for us not to make the same mistake that many Christians often do of stereotyping. They imply that we're all felons and criminals. We shouldn't imply the same.

Answer 6

Ask one of the Christian prisoners.

Answer 7

Don't go by the prison thing cuz they arrest alot of Innocent ppl,ppl in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Answer 8

its best to follow the way of truth..... and when your in prison you have a lot of time on your hands to find out whats the truth! God Bless<><

Answer 9

because religiously inclined people are more interested in religion,i think you will find most atheist have other interest that take precedence over religious q and a,thats why the theist out way the atheist here

Answer 10

Ethics