You might think the title question is trivial; you might think that if a person does not believe the tenets of some religion then they are, by definition, non-religious. But let's make the question non-trivial. Let's count as "religious" any person who would sincerely self-describe as a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, or a member of some other recognized religion. It is open to discussion whether these people typically believe the propositions that are usually described as the major tenets of that religion, or whether they identify with the religion for some other reason.
Do Religious People Believe Religion?
Do Religious People Believe Religion?
Do Religious People Believe Religion?
You might think the title question is trivial; you might think that if a person does not believe the tenets of some religion then they are, by definition, non-religious. But let's make the question non-trivial. Let's count as "religious" any person who would sincerely self-describe as a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, or a member of some other recognized religion. It is open to discussion whether these people typically believe the propositions that are usually described as the major tenets of that religion, or whether they identify with the religion for some other reason.