Theology is in disrepute among most Western intellectuals. The word is taken to mean a passe form of religious thinking that embraces irrationality and dogmatism. So too, Scholasticism. Rodney Stark disreputedogmatismembrace Change image and share on social
American churches work very hard at reaching out to people to bring them in. Rodney Stark americanbringchurch Change image and share on social
It seems that not being religious is a form of risk-taking, consistent with other patterns of short-sighted behaviour in men. Rodney Stark behaviourconsistentform Change image and share on social
The great myth that many social scientists want to encourage is that there is an incompatibility between modern technology and traditional religion. This is absolute nonsense. If anything, it's the reverse. Rodney Stark absoluteencouragegreat share on social
America is an unusually religious nation. Rodney Stark americanationreligious Change image and share on social
A whole lot of Americans have never met a Mormon. Rodney Stark americanlotmeet Change image and share on social
It can be demonstrated that in any society there is a distribution of religious tastes and concerns. Rodney Stark concerndemonstratedistribution Change image and share on social
Can anyone seriously imagine a society without stable families? Maybe we should raise all the kids in state orphanages. Rodney Stark familyimaginekid Change image and share on social
The more members of the clergy that are out there working to expand their congregations, the more people will go to church. Rodney Stark churchclergycongregation Change image and share on social
There are many critics who think the megachurches thrive on people who enjoy dramatic Sunday services with fine music but don't wish to become very 'religious' on a day-to-day basis - that the megachurch appeal is a mile wide and an inch deep. Rodney Stark appealbasiscritic share on social
