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Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.​


https://www.npr.org/2024/01/24/1226371734/religious-nones-are-now-the-largest-single-group-in-the-u-s
When Americans are asked to check a box indicating their religious affiliation, 28% now check 'none.'

A new study from Pew Research finds that the religiously unaffiliated – a group comprised of atheists, agnostic and those who say their religion is "nothing in particular" – is now the largest cohort in the U.S. They're more prevalent among American adults than Catholics (23%) or evangelical Protestants (24%).

Back in 2007, Nones made up just 16% of Americans, but Pew's new survey of more than 3,300 U.S. adults shows that number has now risen dramatically.

Researchers refer to this group as the "Nones."

Pew asked respondents what – if anything – they believe. The research organization found that Nones are not a uniform group.

Most Nones believe in God or another higher power, but very few attend any kind of religious service.

They aren't all anti-religious. Most Nones say religion does some harm, but many also think it does some good. Most have more positive views of science than those who are religiously affiliated; however, they reject the idea that science can explain everything.
However, Smith points out that Nones are also less civically engaged than those who identify with a religion – they're less likely to vote. So, while they identify as Democrats, getting them to the polls on election day may prove to be a challenge.

Making it easier to vote would help. The less hoops to jump through, the less friction, makes an impact.




Most women do not want date some control freak from MAGA land so men in particular are reducing their dating and mating chances.
 
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Most women do not want date some control freak from MAGA land so men in particular are reducing their dating and mating chances.
Yeah, I wouldn't want to date a Republican either if I were them, MAGA or otherwise.
 
I wouldn't date a Republican for sure, especially not a MAGA one. I'm so lucky that me and my husband's politics align.
 
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Where everybody in the U.S. actually lives (density) (2020 census):

2020popdist.jpeg

Source: Census.gov - 2020 Population Distribution in the United States and Puerto Rico

Business Insider - >50% of the U.S. population lives in 9 states. (2016)
The Washington Post - By 2040 it's projected >50% of the U.S. population will live in 8 states. (2018)

More U.S. census data:


 
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For a lot of boys without a father in their life, Tate or Rogan or Trump and others unfortunately become their father.

*********ion abstinence is popular online. Doctors and therapists are worried​


https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198916105/mens-health-*********ion-abstinence
More than two decades of growing internet use has surfaced fears about the social and psychological impacts of nearly unfettered access to pornography. But many researchers and sex therapists worry that the online communities that have formed in response to these fears often endorse inaccurate medical information, exacerbate mental health problems and, in some cases, overlap with extremist and hate groups.
 
Not surprising. It costs way too much to get married nowadays. Not worth the cost, unless you're sure you are marrying the right person
 
Not to mention people getting damaged financially in divorce court.
 

Maker of Tinder, Hinge sued over 'addictive' dating apps that put profits over love​


While Hinge's advertising slogan boasts that it is "designed to be deleted," the lawsuit claims Match Group's dating apps are really designed to turn users into "addicts" who do not find true love and instead keep purchasing subscriptions and other paid perks to keep the publicly traded company's revenue flowing.

"Harnessing powerful technologies and hidden algorithms, Match intentionally designs the platforms with addictive, game-like design features, which lock users into a perpetually pay-to-play loop that prioritizes corporate profits over its marketing promises and customers' relationship goals," lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote in the suit.

Obviously if (monogamous) people were successful with the apps, there would be very few customers for these services left. Much like with (mobile) video games, they want addicts that the industry refers to as 'whales' (big spenders).




 
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Isn't money dysmorphia just basically not having enough money?

I think the gist is it's when people are median income earners (or more) but they believe they're well below the median.


United States Per capita income: $41,804

United States Median household income: $74,755
34% under $50K
29% $50-$100K
37% $100K+

This varies by location (rural/suburb/city) or state so maybe that contributes to it. If you're in NYC or San Francisco the median is way higher than if you live out in the middle of nowhere in rural West Virginia.
 
I think the gist is it's when people are median income earners (or more) but they believe they're well below the median.


United States Per capita income: $41,804

United States Median household income: $74,755
34% under $50K
29% $50-$100K
37% $100K+

This varies by location (rural/suburb/city) or state so maybe that contributes to it. If you're in NYC or San Francisco the median is way higher than if you live out in the middle of nowhere in rural West Virginia.
This is where a financial planner can be helpful, especially if you're not sure you can retire or not.
 

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