A survey reported at Immanent Frame discloses that those who identify as spiritual, but not religious are not much different in demographics from those who identify as religious. On the other hand, they are overwhelming Democratic and take positions that are decidedly on the left of the political spectrum. Unfortunately, they are far more likely than those who consider themselves to be religious to be unhappy with their lives.
Conservatives often triumphantly suggest that people who share their views are churchgoers. The latter is true, but the triumphant strain is unwarranted. As a book I am currently reading by Brian McLaren mentions: Churchgoing is correlated with approval of torture.
cross-posted at religiousleftlaw.com
