As I've reported, conservative Christianity is freaking out. Evidence: the frenzy of anti-abortion bills over the last few years. But this rush isn't in response to a rise in the number of abortions. That rate has been falling. It isn't because of adolescent sexualty – kids are waiting longer to have sex. So why the freaking out?
Because people are refusing to feel guilty about the sex they are having. They are refusing the church's guilt-tripping and demand for conformity. So conservative Christians are cracking down to regain control. Their "religious freedom" laws are easily seen as demanding the right to oppress others. And that only drives more people away from the church and organized religion. Which makes conservatives even more desperate for control. Now 22% of Americans have left religion entirely. The conservative church is hastening its own demise.
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