Church (Kirche oft Deutsch)

Today in America, it seems that people are going to church less and less; for whatever reason. Compared to Europe, however, many more Americans go to church then in Europe.

America is the exception, in fact, of democratic countries that have a majority of which regularly attend church.

Just to back up my point, take a look at the chart below. It is clear that Europeans are moving away from the church, compared to previous generations. I am not saying either is good or bad, I am only stating the facts and what I observed while in Europe.

Another point I want to make, is the churches in Europe are very fascinating. Most of them are ancient buildings and they are just marvels to walk through. I went to the Notre Damn in Paris to attend mass and it was just amazing how enormous the church was.

Front of Notre Damn Cathedral in Paris, France.

Me standing in front of the church Martin Luther nailed the 95 thesis to, in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany.

A 2000 study by the Swedish-based World Values Survey shows nearly half — or more — don't regularly attend church in several Western European countries. percentage of people who "never" or "practically never" attend church in 14 democracies: Country 1981 2000 France 59% 60% Britain 48% 55% Netherlands 41% 48% Belgium 35% 46% Sweden 38% 46% Denmark 45% 43% Norway 38% 42% Spain 26% 33% West Germany 23% 30% Finland 15% 28% Canada 22% 26% Italy 22% 17% United States 18% 16% Ireland 4% 8% Mean 31% 36% Source: World Values Survey