We are interested in the changing landscapes of religion within youth cultures in the Pacific Northwest.
Remaking Religion NW is an academic research project interested in considering the changing landscapes of religion among youth cultures in the Pacific Northwest. Across the academic field of religious studies, the region of the Pacific Northwest has been dubbed the “None Zone” – a frame of reference used by scholars to depict low reported rates of institutional religious affiliation in and around
“Nones” on the Rise: One-in-Five Adults Have No Religious Affiliation
‘No Religion’ on the Rise: 19.6% Have No Religious Affiliation - Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life The number of Americans claiming ‘no religion’ continues to grow at a rapid pace. Click to read more.
08/10/2012
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Youth and Religion · Think Out Loud As we've discussed in the past, the Pacific Northwest — particularly Portland — is considered the "None Zone." That's because when people from here are asked what religion they are, many answer "none."
08/10/2012
: The Portland Mercury features Remaking Religion NW!
Why Don't Portlanders Go To Church? A young sociologist digs into Portlanders' religious apathy.
The Portland Tribune features Remaking Religion in Portland!
http://portlandtribune.com/pt-rss/9-news/113009-will-churches-survive-in-land-of-vegans-nature-lover
08/02/2012
Hot of the presses! NextGen Journal: Dr. Monica Miller Has a New Take on Religious Participation Among Youth. Thanks Next Gen Journal! http://nextgenjournal.com/2012/08/dr-monica-miller-has-a-new-take-on-religion-among-youth/
Dr. Monica Miller Has A New Take On Religion Among Youth We spoke to Dr. Monica Miller about her unique perspective on religion among youth, and her new book Religion And Hip Hop.
08/02/2012
Some scholarly thoughts on Snoop Dogg's transformation to Snoop Lion from Remaking Religion principal investigator Monica Miller!
Blog « Religion and Hip Hop Snoop Dogg turns Rastafari? Says he is Bob Marley incarnate? Born again? I must admit – I thought this was a joke when this first popped up in the media. But then again, I shouldn’t be so surprised! Why is this story so shocking to us? Don’t people covert to new religions all of [...]
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