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.”
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.
Don’t assume secularism based on class.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do wealthier groups cling to religion?
- How does this affect social policy?
Class‑religion links are not linear.