Your textbook states that religion in Canada seems to be heading in two different directions.Discuss what this means,and what could account for these two opposing trends.

Research shows that the two directions are that while some Canadians are drifting away from religion altogether,others are joining the more fundamentalist churches.One explanation for the drifting away could be the North American cultural values of individualism and personal autonomy,sentiments that may reduce religious commitment.Modernization contributes to this effect by reinforcing faith in science rather than in religion for problem solving.This trend also may be responsible for the overall drop in church attendance.
One explanation for the second trend,toward fundamentalist churches,could be an attraction to churches that offer a more intensive and personal experience.Research supports the argument that the stricter the church,the stronger the church,and fundamentalist churches often require deep commitment,participation,and energy.