The inexorable demographic
transformation of America is part of the context for the current dangerous
turmoil in our politics.
For instance, TheAtlantic.com points out that less than
half of Americans are now classified as white Christians. Less than 30% of the
18-29 age cohort identify themselves as white Christians.
Nevertheless, it’s true
that almost three-quarters of all adults claim to be Christian (including
Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox and other non-Protestant Christian faiths). So,
the minority status of white Christians is largely driven by the increasing
proportion of persons of color in the U. S. population.
Increasing diversity of the
American citizenry is inevitable. Increasingly, ballot boxes will reflect this
trend.
I think these changes will
make American society richer in so many ways.
I look forward to the
election of more folks who will champion the kind of government an increasingly
diverse population needs and wants.
Copyright © Richard Carl
Subber 2016 All rights reserved.
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