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
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