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Church Quote by Charles Murray

“It's strange because we think of the upper middle class, for example, as being secular, that they've fallen away from religion. Well, it turns out that the upper middle class goes to church more often and feels a much stronger affiliation with their religion than the white working class.” quote by Charles Murray
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“It's strange because we think of the upper middle class, for example, as being secular, that they've fallen away from religion. Well, it turns out that the upper middle class goes to church more often and feels a much stronger affiliation with their religion than the white working class.”

Charles Murray

About This Quote

Source Study: “Religion and Class in America”, 2005

Upper‑middle‑class individuals attend church more and feel stronger religious ties than the white working class.

In simple terms: Upper‑middle class is more religious than working class.

Key Takeaway

Don’t assume secularism based on class.

Themes

religion class social trends

Mood

analytical neutral

Type

sociological observational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

sociology demography

Practical Applications

  • complexity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do wealthier groups cling to religion?
  • How does this affect social policy?
A Different Perspective

Class‑religion links are not linear.

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