Are Canadians becoming less religious? After playing a central role in our lives for nearly a century, religion seemed to be losing its salience in Canada. But there is more to the story. Resilient Gods takes an in-depth look at the religious landscape today. The picture that emerges is not one of religious decline but rather of polarization, with the numbers of "pro-" "no," and "low" religious in flux. Using the most current information available, Bibby explores the implications of religious choices for personal and social well-being, spirituality, and attitudes towards death. The questions he asks are compelling and the answers thought-provoking whether one embraces the gods or not.

Resilient Gods: Being Pro-Religious, Low Religious, or No Religious in Canada

History

Bibby, Reginald W.

Americas

UBC Press

Religion & Spirituality

Religious Studies

The bottom line: Millennials are looking good There's a lot of consternation about the Millennial generation -- Canada's youngest adults born since the mid-1980s and now reaching their thirties. But the speculation has not been accompanied by sound and comprehensive information -- until now. Highly respected sociologist and veteran trend-tracker Reginald W. Bibby teams up with two Gen X colleagues, Joel Thiessen and Monetta Bailey, to provide an up-to-date reading on how Millennials see the world -- their values, joys, and concerns; their views of family, sexuality, spirituality, and other Canadians; and their hopes and expectations as they look to the future. What's more, the authors compare Millennials with Gen Xers, Boomers, and Pre-Boomers. Their conclusion? Canada's much-criticized Millennials may well be a solid upgrade on previous generations -- speaking well for the country's future.

The Millennial Mosaic: How Pluralism and Choice Are Shaping Canadian Youth and the Future of Canada

Politics & Social Sciences

Thiessen, Joel

Bailey, Monetta

Social Sciences

Dundurn Press

Restless Churches: How Canada's Churches Can Contribute to the Emerging Religious Renaissance

Novalis

Restless Gods reveals the surprising news about religion and spirituality in Canada: Secularization is a myth € There are signs of new life in the Churches € Spirituality and a sense of "something else" are everywhere € Growing numbers of teenagers are interested in religion € What people say they want from the churches € Groups that will survive and thrive - and are about to be born € Convergence prospects for restless people and restless churches. Restless Gods will explode Canadians' misconceptions and myths about religion, spirituality, and themselves.

Restless Gods: The Renaissance of Religion in Canada

Reference

Novalis Press (CN)

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