Well those 80% of Americans are correct. The influence of religion, family, & community are all declining as the influence of social media, celebrities, & corporations grows ever stronger. When family & community declines so does society.
Czechia seemed like a good example of a country that could have rising TFR with high irreligiously. But three things. 1.) they have been irreligious for a long time. 2.) their impressive TFR bounce back was very brief. 3.) Community and family were still relatively strong in many parts of the country.
British man attacked for entering a ‘no-go zone’ in London.
A horde of Islamists surrounded him and questioned why he was in ‘their’ neighborhood.
They threatened him and began chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ as they kicked him out.
A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2025 with average earnings will receive an estimated $1.34 million in lifetime benefits, while contributing only $720,000 in today’s dollars.
That shortfall—more than $600,000 per couple—is being made up by younger workers.
“Most of the growth in spending has gone to retirement and healthcare, while programs that promote upward mobility... have been left behind”
https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-medicare-young-workers-cost-10477619