Why do people leave their childhood religions?

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People often seem to follow the religion of their parents. But why? And why do so many people leave their religious upbringing too? The answer may have something to do with "practicing what you preach."

This youtube video from Religion for Breakfast, with 264,732 views (as of 19 February, 2023), features research on credibility enhancing displays and shows my 2017 article, "Religious Actions Speak Louder than Words" at the 5:45 mark. 

Period19 Nov 2019

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  • TitleWhy do people leave their childhood religions?
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletReligion for Breakfast
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size7 minute youtube video citing my 2017 article, "Religious Actions Speak Louder than Words"
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date19/11/2019
    DescriptionPeople often seem to follow the religion of their parents. But why? And why do so many people leave their religious upbringing too? The answer may have something to do with "practicing what you preach."
    Producer/AuthorAndrew Mark Henry
    URLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgGjnHmvaVM
    PersonsJonathan Lanman
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