Until recent times, religion was humanity's way of understanding the physical world and almost 95% of the world's population still believe in God.  With the advent of the scientific age, religion has found itself at odds with different groups.   For discussion, post your thoughts about why you think people have rejected religion and on the flip side why it still exists today.  Many people thought religions would eventually die off altogether with the onset of science and the age of reason, but that hasn't happened.  In fact, religion is on the rise in many parts of the world.  You may use examples and/or your own personal experiences, but do a little research as well.

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Until recent times, religion was humanity's way of understanding the physical world and almost 95% of the world's population still believe in God.  With the advent of the scientific age, religion has found itself at odds with different groups.  

For discussion, post your thoughts about why you think people have rejected religion and on the flip side why it still exists today.  Many people thought religions would eventually die off altogether with the onset of science and the age of reason, but that hasn't happened.  In fact, religion is on the rise in many parts of the world.  You may use examples and/or your own personal experiences, but do a little research as well.

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