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Published Dec 23, 2022

The Last Republican Sellout of 2022 | Ep. 1637

Ben Shapiro dissects the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill, exposing Republican disarray and the implications for effective governance, while examining the societal impact of declining religious adherence and critiquing U.S. border policy, media bias, and the Biden administration's perceived failures.
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  • Religious Decline

    The decline in religious attendance in the United States is a significant trend, with belief in God reaching an all-time low. highlights a Gallup survey showing that belief in God has dropped to 81%, the lowest ever recorded, with younger generations and leftists being the least religious 1. This trend reflects a broader shift in societal values, as many who claim religious affiliation do not adhere to specific religious tenets. Shapiro notes, "Up until 2011, over 90% of Americans said they believed in God. The number has continued to drop. It's now down eight points from 89% who expressed belief in God in 2016, which is a radical decrease."

    Up until 2011, over 90% of Americans said they believed in God. The number has continued to drop. It's now down eight points from 89% who expressed belief in God in 2016, which is a radical decrease.

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    This decline is not just a matter of belief but also affects church membership, especially among liberals, where membership has fallen from 57% in 1998 to 35% today 1.

       

    Social Impact

    The decline of religion in the U.S. has broader societal implications, including shifting population trends and economic impacts. argues that as religion declines, secularism fails to unify society, leading to population shifts towards more religious states with broader economic freedoms 2. He suggests that religious communities foster social trust and respect for property rights, which are crucial for free markets. Shapiro states, "When you lose that glue, then there has to be some sort of air sats glue that is used. A stapler is used. That stapler tends to come in the form of government."

    When you lose that glue, then there has to be some sort of air sats glue that is used. A stapler is used. That stapler tends to come in the form of government.

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    This shift is evident in population growth in southern states like Texas and Florida, while states like New York and California see declines 3.

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