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@lawbee11: (popping in because on occasion I still lurk ) I'm not surprised. HB users seem to hold higher than average levels of education & be from a more professional background. Most data shows a decrease in religious affiliation as the level of completed education increases (so those with a high school education are most likely to identify as religious, and with each degree obtained less and less identify as being religious). Interestingly enough though, some data has shown the percentage who actively practice/participate goes up with education, so those identifying as religious that hold advanced degrees are more likely to be active in their religion than those who identify as religious with a high school level of education.

@mrs. bird: Never thought of it that way but it makes a lot of sense. Interesting! I have a handful of close friends IRL who identify as atheists and all have graduate degrees. Oh, and nice to "see" you

@hellocupcake: @coopsmama: That's interesting, because i felt that HB in general is quite Christian/religious! I also think that fewer people are comfortable with hearing "i'm an atheist" than "i'm a Christian." Most criticisms i hear are around really extreme, fundamentalist beliefs.

I grew up in a very religious household, but i would say that i'm more on the agnostic side as an adult.

I grew up in an atheist/agnostic home but I now identify as a non-denominational Christian. I find myself still doubting and questioning the institution of religion as a whole, even more so lately, but firmly believe in God.

@pwnstar: This has been closer to my real-life experience. I've been very estranged by most of my family (including my father) because I'm now viewed as an amoral heathen. They equate atheist with satanist.

I'm actively Jewish - I don't go to synagogue every Saturday, but I do consider myself active.

DH is non-active Roman Catholic

I'm Lutheran. I teach Sunday school but don't attend services as much as I should. My husband was raised Catholic but attends the Lutheran church with me. Our daughter was baptized a few months ago as a Lutheran.

@coopsmama: I love my friends for who they are, and part of who they are is their religion/beliefs. Similarly, my friends love me despite the fact that I don't have a religion/belief system (outside of science/cosmos). I love that as much we have similar thought processes and senses of humor, we don't suffer from group think and are comfortable enough to disagree with each other and to share different points of view. Our exchanges have made me a better, more well-rounded thinker/person!

I chose to become Episcopalian as a teenager, and attended with my grandparents. My parents aren't religious.

So far it's still what I identify most with, although I typically only go to the church in my hometown a few times a year. I'm not very religious, but I do love the positive messages delivered and the community.

@jasmine: What a fascinating family you have with your and your DS's mix of religions, languages and cultures. Your children are lucky that they will grow up in such a special, rich environment!

So many interesting viewpoints on here! I'm a Christian Catholic!

I felt a lot of girls on here are athiest and very democrat/liberal. More than I've encountered day-to-day.