Do 85% of the world’s population practice a religion?

This podcast episode delves into the complex landscape of global religious beliefs, emphasizing the stark regional variations in the importance placed on religion and projecting future trends in religious affiliation. Through engaging analysis, Hackett reveals that while sub-Saharan Africa ranks highest in religious significance, Europe lags behind, providing insight into how cultural contexts shape faith. The conversation also touches on the implications of fertility rates and the phenomenon of secularization, suggesting that as non-religious populations grow, we may witness a profound transformation in the spiritual fabric of societies worldwide.