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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-the-most-godless-city-in-america-2015-03-24?dist=afterbell
Why the regional differences? Portland is quirky and different, and very attractive to people who may not feel comfortable in other social environments, particularly with a stigma against those who are atheists, says Daniel Cox, research director at the Public Religion Research Institute. In fact, The Big Sort, a 2008 book by Bill Bishop, documented the clustering of like-minded Americans around politics and culture. While 94% of people said they would vote for a Catholic for president and only 5% say they would not, 54% said they would vote for an atheist while 43% said they would not, a nationwide 2014 Gallup survey found.
Its also worth noting the difference between LA and the other major cities on the west coast.
Why the regional differences? Portland is quirky and different, and very attractive to people who may not feel comfortable in other social environments, particularly with a stigma against those who are atheists, says Daniel Cox, research director at the Public Religion Research Institute. In fact, The Big Sort, a 2008 book by Bill Bishop, documented the clustering of like-minded Americans around politics and culture. While 94% of people said they would vote for a Catholic for president and only 5% say they would not, 54% said they would vote for an atheist while 43% said they would not, a nationwide 2014 Gallup survey found.
Its also worth noting the difference between LA and the other major cities on the west coast.
