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Paperback: 256 pages; $24.95
Publisher: Project Canada Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-98-106142-9
Product Dimensions: 5 Ό x 8 ½
This is the fourth in Reginald Bibbys classic examinations of religion in Canada, following the best-selling and influential Fragmented Gods (1987), Unknown Gods (1993), and Restless Gods (2002).
In this important update, Bibby pulls together his extensive trend data in describing the major religious shifts that have been taking place in Canada. He also draws heavily on newly available international survey data to look at Canada in global perspective.
Bibby takes readers back to a time when religion was dominant, and shows how major cultural and demographic changes combined to bring about the participation crash of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He maintains that the current religious situation is neither characterized by secularization nor revitalization but by polarization. A sizable and durable core of people continue to value religion while, simultaneously, a growing number are abandoning it.
Polarization, he says, raises the important question of the extent to which the two extremes can co-exist. It also raises some critically important, so what? questions concerning the impact on life and death. Specifically, to the extent that Canadians reject religion versus embrace it, what are the implications for personal well-being, spirituality, social well-being, and how they respond to death?
Bibby says the data point to two areas that may not be negatively affected but maintains that there are two areas where Canadian life is going to take a serious hit. The global data point to similar findings worldwide.
Drawing on key thinkers and the extensive data at hand, Bibby maintains that for most people, the abandonment of religion will be short-lived. Some people will choose to go it alone, he acknowledges. And without question, large numbers will say goodbye to any number of forms of organized religion. But, he says, the future looks bright in Canada for Roman Catholics, Conservative Protestants, and Muslims. Whats more, some new, important entries can be expected to appear. Conversely, the United and Anglican churches may soon be on life support.
Still, in the midst of such shuffling, he concludes, Few of us will say goodbye to the gods.
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Contents
Preface
Introduction 1
1 The Days of Gods Dominion 5
The Way We Were Participation Influence
2 The Boomer Bust 15
The Boomers and Religious Involvement
Four Critical Shifts The Aftermath The Legacy
3 The New Polarization 34
The Secularization Argument The Revitalization Argument
The Canadian Religious Reality The Global Situation
Assessment
4 Polarization & Pluralism 62
The Tension of Coexistence A Canadian Reading
The Global Situation Assessment
5 Polarization & Personal Well-Being 98
The Universal Goal A Canadian Reading
The Global Situation Assessment
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6 Polarization & Spirituality 118
The Autonomy of Spirituality A Canadian Reading
The Global Situation Assessment
7 Polarization & Social Well-Being 136
New Arguments from Science Clarifying the Question
A Canadian Reading The Global Situation Assessment
8 Polarization & Death 164
The Problematic Death Question A Canadian Reading
The Global Situation Assessment
9 The Comeback 186
Why It Can Be Expected The Old or Something Else?
The Canadian Situation The Global Situation Assessment
Conclusion 207
Appendix 217
Endnotes 219
References 230
Index 246
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Contents
Introduction
1 Everything's Relative So what do teens value?
2 Friendship is Everything So how is it being experienced?
3 Sexuality is a Personal Matter So what are teens thinking and doing?
4 Life is Sometimes Difficult So what troubles teens most?
5 There's Never Been So Much Information So what are they doing with it?
6 We All Want to Live in a Good Country So what do teens think of Canada?
7 The Globe Has Been Shrinking So what has it meant for teenagers?
8 We Have All Kinds of Families So what kinds of families do teens want?
9 The Gods and the Groups Are Optional So who is opting for what?
10 The Sky is the Limit So what do teens want out of life?
Conclusion
ISBN-13: 978-0-98-106140-5
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Contents
Preface
Introduction.......................................................... 1
Background
The Latest National Youth Survey
1 Demographic Characteristics................................. 3
Self-Identification, Birthplace, and Residence
Languages and Traditional Names
Parentage and Home Environments
Socio-economic Status
Religious Identification
Summary Note
Reflections and Responses
2 Things Valued and Enjoyed................................. 8
Whats Important
Sources of Enjoyment
Friends
Groups
Perceived Sources of Influence
Summary Note
Reflections and Responses
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Social Concerns
Confidence in Leadership
Views of People
Awareness and Concern Regarding Global Issues
The Value Placed on Canada
Summary Note
Reflections and Responses
4 Morality, Sex, and Family Attitudes...................... 23
Sources of Moral Decisions
Interpersonal Values and Behaviour
Sexual Attitudes and Behaviour
Contraceptives
Cohabitation and Parenting
Summary Note
Reflections and Responses
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Teens at Risk
Views and Use of Drugs
Trouble and Encounters with the Police
Overall Self-Image
Summary Note
Reflections and Responses
6 Aspirations............................................................................. 36
General
Education
Careers
Family life
Involvement in Their Communities
Summary Note
Reflections and Responses
7 Religion and Spirituality......................................................... 41
Beliefs
Practices
Values and Other Correlates
Personal and Social Well-Being
Receptivity
Summary Note
Reflections and Responses
Conclusion.................................................................................. 50
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The Immediate Future
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The Last Word: Terri-Lynn Fox
References
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