Contrary to predictions of mass secularization by Western academics in the middle of the 20th century, the world is more rather than less religious compared to 50 years ago.
Hinduism remains concentrated within India – along with Nepal – and the Indian diaspora. By 2050, the United States will have the world’s fifth largest Hindu population.
Because of 20th century European migrations, more Jewish people live in the United States than in any other country. Israel, however, is predicted to have the world’s largest Jewish population by 2050.
Secularization begins as a sociological phenomenon. Then, increasingly, it manifests in legislation, translating the philosophical relationship between religion and the state into legal and political terms.
Islam is a diverse and multifaceted religion with followers spanning various cultures, countries, and historical contexts. As modernism enters traditional Islamic regions, many changes are taking place.