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“Young Americans are dropping out of religion at an alarming rate of five to six times the historic rate.”

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Robert D. Putnam

Robert D. Putnam is an American political scientist renowned for his research on civil society, social capital, and the impact of globalization on democracy. He is a professor at Harvard University and is highly regarded for his insightful observations on public life. more

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