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Simple Markov Model for Estimating the Growth of Nonreligion in the United States

Simple Markov Model for Estimating the Growth of Nonreligion in the United States

John Stinespring, Ryan T. Cragun*

The University of Tampa, 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, USA.

Email: ryantcragun@gmail.com

Figure 1

Change in proportions of converts to religion, religious exiters, and the nonreligious, 1973-2012. (Source: GSS.)

Figure 2

Nonreligious share of US population, with predictions and calibrations

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Conversion rate
Leaving rate
For nonreligion
for religion
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3b
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Science, Religion and Culture

June

Vol. 5, Sp. Iss. 1 Pages 1-82

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