Canadians and Americans?

Question

20% of Canadians attend church, whereas 80% of Americans do.

Aside from the fact that Canadians are more liberal and that we are a mosaic society (as opposed to American society being a melting pot), what do you think are the reasons for this difference?


This is based on the Christian religion.

I, myself, am not religious, but this is a topic in my sociology class.

These stats are based on a 2005 census

Its true that Canada is a mosaic society in that, unlike American society, we don't expect people to take on our societal norms.

Who told me this? Every sociology book I've read.

Answer 1

You may be right but 80% sounds high. But I would have to say that everything that formed this country was centered on God (not saying Christian God, that's another debate). People coming here to escape religious persecution led to the eventual belief of a divine right to be sovereign. That's about all I got for ya. I hope it helps

Answer 2

I was under the impression that the ratios were a lot closer, with the U.S. still being higher.

To answer the question with a sceptical eye on the numbers, I think that the U.S. has a larger number of denominations that emphasize church attendance. After all, the U.S. is the third largest Roman Catholic nation. Many of the Protestant denominations that emerged after the Lutherans and Anglicans are also more emphatic on church attendance than the older Protestant denominations, which are more prevalent in Canada. At least that's my guess.

Answer 3

this is true - America is the most religious nation on the planet by free choice - ie Britons are members of the Church of England but have similar numbers as Canadians as far as not going to church or being particularly religious.
i think it's because the United States really was founded on religious freedom, and it's something ingrained naturally like Canadians take to hockey.
from the time we're kids, religion or religious discussions have always gone on - and it carries over from generation to generation and it's something that matters to us - in God We Trust is more than a phrase - it's a belief in (most of) our hearts.

Answer 4

I think because the pilgrims came here seeking religious freedom that make the difference.

Answer 5

Excuse me. Who told you we are in a Mosaic society?

I think someone is pull'n your leg.

Answer 6

yeah, the pilgrims came here to seek refuge from religious oppression only to kill and rape and torture anyone that didn't believe in their religion (Native Americans, later on they persecuted witches and innocents)

Answer 7

No idea... Bible thumper in the White House causing renewed strength of faith...and wanting to force the country to be their way only...?






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