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New research by the University of Manchester has found that people are less likely to attend religious services regularly if their income rises.
Dr Ingrid Storm analysed survey data on more than 20,000 people in Britain to compare their income and religious attendance.
Her research is the first of its kind to use data on the same people measured over time, from 1991 to 2012.
Dr Storm found that a rise in income of about £10,000 a year (£880 a month) meant that people were 6 percentage points less likely to attend services monthly.
But a fall in income had no effect on people's monthly attendance at churches, mosques and other places of worship, the research showed.
She said that a reason that people turned away from religious services when their income increased was that they had less need for the social support found in religious communities.
People who are busy have less time for extra-curricular activities.
(Score: 4, Interesting) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Thursday April 06 2017, @04:55PM (5 children)
Not like the churches where you dress up to attend on Sunday. Some rescue missions require you to attend a service before you can eat a meal.
The Portland Rescue Mission doesn't, rather it has services after supper, several times a week. The CityTeam Ministry is also a church.
Homeless people are often religious, in my observation out of proportion to the average in society.
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 06 2017, @09:46PM (4 children)
I'm pretty sure this is not true. In fact, I will lay my cards on the table right now and say I am almost certain this is not true. On the other hand, I am open to being corrected on this point. In fact, I really want to know more. Care to share more about the rescue missions that require you to attend a service before you can eat? Please be specific. Very specific. I want names and contact information so that I can investigate further. If true, I really would like to personally give the responsible person(s) a piece of my mind.
Really looking forward to your response.
(Score: 2) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Thursday April 06 2017, @10:20PM (3 children)
I don't remember the name of the place, it was at the street corner and served supper.
In Santa Cruz, California next to Cafe Pergolesi is a rescue mission that required a service before supper. The way they enforce this is to lock the doors before the service.
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 06 2017, @11:33PM (2 children)
And MichaelDavidCrawford takes his stand at the plate, ready for the pitch:
And it's a swing...and a miss! Go back and reread what I wrote. I asked for specifics. A name. Contact information. So far, you have failed to deliver. Unfortunately, I am not at all surprised. Disappointed, but not surprised. Since I'm feeling especially generous--or, maybe it's just because I enjoy watching you twist in the wind--I'm going to give you one more chance. Again, be very specific. A name and contact information is what I am looking for. This is your last chance. I would suggest you use it wisely.
(Score: 2) by jimtheowl on Friday April 07 2017, @03:43AM
On the flip side, if you are pretty sure it didn't happen, can you prove it? I ask for specifics; name, Contact information. So far, you ask a lot and failed to provide anything but your generosity.
Thank you for your generosity and entitlement Mr. one more chance.
(Score: 2) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Friday April 07 2017, @05:50PM
Filter error: Parent too demanding
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