Ryan P. Burge is an American political scientist, statistician, and Baptist pastor.[1] An assistant professor at Eastern Illinois University, he is best known for his work on religion in the United States.[2][3] 60 Minutes has termed him one of the "leading data analysts on religion and politics" within the United States.[4]

Views

Burge has argued that non-religious voters represent a growing force in American politics.[5]

He has stated:[6]

I think we’re in for a serious downsizing of American religion — wholesale denominational closures and lots and lots of churches shutting their doors in 20 or 30 years.

along with:[6]

Younger people are much less religious than older people, which means the future looks completely different than the past. The future, if you’re a church, is not looking rosy for you. Objectively and empirically, that’s the fact.

Burge has argued that the term "evangelical" is becoming associated with politics, particularly that of conservatism, rather than its traditional association with adherence to evangelical theology.[2][7]

Bibliography

  • The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going (2021)
  • 20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America (2022)
  • The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? (2023)

References

  1. ↑ Challis, Mallory (January 4, 2023). "Interpreting the recent dramatic decrease in American teen pregnancy rates". Baptist News Global. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Burge, Ryan (October 26, 2021). "Why 'Evangelical' Is Becoming Another Word for 'Republican'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  3. ↑ Smith, Peter (December 3, 2022). "Nonreligious voters wield increasing clout in Democratic base". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ Staff (October 14, 2022). "Dr. Ryan Burge to lead new center on faith & society". Religion News Service. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ Burge, Ryan (April 16, 2021). "It's Not Just Young White Liberals Who Are Leaving Religion". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Brumley, Jeff (September 14, 2022). "Burge: Churches should brace for the downsizing still to come". Baptist News Global. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  7. ↑ Walker, Andrew; Burge, Ryan (June 1, 2022). "Is 'Evangelical' a Historical, Theological, or Political Identity?". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
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