That’s not likely accurate. They predicted unaffiliated in the US to be 25.6% in 2050. But it was already 29% in 2021.
Unaffiliated grew far faster than they predicted, at least in the US. It’s clear that they don’t really understand enough to make accurate predictions.
Huh. This explains the prevalance of Islam in the Dune universe.
I think that’s more reflective of Herbert drawing inspiration from Russian imperialism in the Muslim Caucasus region. Which is also a region rich in oil deposits.
https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-secret-history-of-dune
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That’s depressing, but at least one of the key factors driving growth of religious populations is temporary. Birthrate can only stay high for so long, and we’re already above carrying capacity globally.
