Reaching for a new sense of connection: soft atheism and ‘patch and make do’ spirituality amongst nonreligious European millennials

This article draws on interviews with 67 nonreligious millennials across 25 European towns and cities, part of a research programme (Understanding Unbelief) which aims to map the global diversity of nonreligion. We contribute by examining the presence of paranormal, superstitious, magical, and super...

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Authors: Herbert, David (Author) ; Bullock, Josh (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor and Francis Group 2020
In: Culture and religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 21, Issue: 2, Pages: 157-177
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Generations / Birth year / History 1981-1996 / Irreligiosity / Spirituality / Esotericism
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
AZ New religious movements
Further subjects:B Nonreligion
B soft atheism
B Millennials
B relational supernatural
B PSMS beliefs
B Code-switching
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