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etc journal issues, etc. about the religious nuns, those who identify as none of the above

when asked for their religious affiliation. They have been the fastest growing

group, demographically, the fastest growing group of religionists in the United States

for, well, almost a decade now. The numbers lately seem to be topping off. In fact, they've fallen about 3.5 percent.

Have the nuns stopped growing?

Welcome back to issues, etc. I'm Todd Wilkin.

Joining us to talk about a new Pew Research Center report on the Religious Nuns.

Dr Mark Wood, he's director of Witness and Outreach Ministry and the Revitalization Initiative

for the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. He's author of the books

Connected to Christ, Witnessing in Everyday Life, and Meaningful Outreach and

Essential Guide for Churches. Dr. Wood, welcome back. Great to be with you.

Who are the religious nuns?

Well, the term none comes from an answer to surveys

regarding religious preferences, and anybody who answers

none or not applicable would be categorized then as a as a religious

nun since they have no religious affiliation.

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