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Line 154: − − == Secular European countries, religious immigration and IQ == − − Developed countries with greater wealth, better educational systems and nutrition often have a cultural heritage of [[Christianity]] and often have significant Christian populations within them.<ref>[http://www.pewforum.org/2011/12/19/global-christianity-exec/ Global Christianity – A Report on the Size and Distribution of the World’s Christian Population], Pew Forum, December 10, 2011</ref><ref>[https://www.cai.org/bible-studies/these-were-christian-nations These Were Christian Nations]</ref> − − Formerly Christian countries which have become secularized very often have sub-replacement fertility rates and policies which encourage immigration (and as noted above, [[Eric Kaufmann|many of these immigrants]] are religious). See also: [[Secular Europe|Desecularization of secular Europe in the 21st century]] and [[Secular Europe|Growth of evangelical Protestantism in Europe]] − − === Immigrant group's IQ can rise if there is economic opportunity === − − As far as immigrants, IQs differ by country which is not surprising since poverty and its attendant maladies such as poor nutrition lowers a nation's IQ. In short, factors such as greater wealth with its attendant better quality of education/health/nutrition help increase IQ scores.<ref>[http://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/science-and-technology/intelligence-quotient-james-flynn Received wisdom: Average IQ is falling in Britain and beyond, explains Philip Hunter] by Philip Hunt, March 21, 2012, Published in April 2012 issue of Prospect Magazine</ref> − − However, if there is economic opportunity for immigrants from poor countries, an immigrant group's IQ rises and can even surpass the native population's IQ depending on their ambition/discipline level since wealth and higher IQs is highly correlated (Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. points out that it is often a person's work ethic and frugality that leads to wealth more than a person's intelligence.<ref>''The Millionaire Mind'' by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.</ref> In addition, the social scientists Andrea L. Duckworth and Martin Seligman found that higher degrees of [[self-control|self-discipline]] better predict higher academic grades than IQ scores do among adolescents.<ref>[http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~duckwort/images/PsychologicalScienceDec2005.pdf Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents], Andrea L. Duckworth and Martin Seligman, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania</ref>). − − For example, Ron Untz wrote: − {{cquote|Perhaps the strongest evidence supporting this cultural rather than genetic hypothesis comes from the northwestern corner of Europe, namely Celtic Ireland. When the early waves of Catholic Irish immigrants reached America near the middle of the 19th century, they were widely seen as particularly ignorant and uncouth and aroused much hostility from commentators of the era, some of whom suggested that they might be innately deficient in both character and intelligence. But they advanced economically at a reasonable pace, and within less than a century had become wealthier and better educated than the average white American, including those of “old stock” ancestry. The evidence today is that the tested IQ of the typical Irish-American—to the extent it can be distinguished—is somewhat above the national white American average of around 100 and also above that of most German-Americans, who arrived around the same time.<ref>[http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/race-iq-and-wealth/ Race, IQ, and Wealth − What the facts tell us about a taboo subject] By Ron Unz • July 18, 2012</ref>}} − − In addition, often immigrants are more entrepreneurial which can provide an economic boost to countries which will help boost their national IQ scores. In 2012, ''The Economist'' magazine pointed out that one of the significant factors for secular Europe's economic malaise is a chronic failure to encourage entrepreneurial activity.<ref>[http://www.economist.com/node/21559618 Les misérables]</ref> Historically, atheists have often tilted to left in their politics and as a result [[socialism]]/[[communism]] has often been prevalent in atheistic countries rather than [[free market]] [[capitalism]] which encourages entrepreneurship (see: [[Atheism and politics]] and [[Atheism and communism]]). − − === Protestant work ethic, European immigrants, wealth and IQ === − − On July 12, 2012, the ''Christian Science Monitor'' reported: − {{cquote|French scholars say, evangelicalism is likely the fastest-growing religion in France – defying all stereotypes about Europe’s most secular nation... − − Daniel Liechti, vice-president of the French National Evangelical Council, found that since 1970, a new evangelical church has opened in France every 10 days. The number of churches increased from 769 to 2,068 last year.<ref>[http://www.csmonitor.com/World/2012/0712/In-a-France-suspicious-of-religion-evangelicalism-s-message-strikes-a-chord In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord]</ref>}} − − As noted above, in terms of economic development, biblical Christianity has historically had a positive affect on countries.<ref> − *[http://blog.tifwe.org/the-protestant-work-ethic-alive-well-in-china/ The Protestant Work Ethic: Alive & Well…In China] By Hugh Whelchel on September 24, 2012 − *[http://creation.com/christianity-as-progress ''Christianity as progress: A review of The Victory of Reason: How Christianity Led to Freedom, Capitalism, and Western Success by Rodney Stark − Random House, New York, 2005''] by Lael Weinberger − *[http://creation.com/the-biblical-origins-of-science-review-of-stark-for-the-glory-of-god The biblical origins of science: A review of For The Glory of God: How Monotheism Led to Reformations, Science, Witch-hunts and the End of Slavery by Rodney Stark] by Alex Williams</ref> Also, as mentioned above, [[Harvard University]] historian Niall Ferguson declared: "Through a mixture of hard work and thrift the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] societies of the North and West Atlantic achieved the most rapid economic growth in history." (See: [[Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism|Protestant work ethic and capitalism]] and [[Protestant cultural legacies]]).<ref>[http://blog.tifwe.org/the-protestant-work-ethic-alive-well-in-china/ The Protestant Work Ethic: Alive & Well…In China] By Hugh Whelchel on September 24, 2012</ref> European countries with a cultural heritage of Protestantism are often economically prosperous and have among the highest IQs in Europe (Yet, as noted above as they have become secularized some of the countries IQs are falling due to "dysgenic fertility").<ref>[http://iqcomparisonsite.com/NationalIQs.aspx IQs of countries]</ref> − − Accordingly, evangelical Christians from Africa and other countries could prove to be an economic long-term benefit to France/Europe and higher wealth is associated with higher IQs. [[Global Christianity]], particularly [[conservative Christianity]], is seeing a significant amount of growth in the world today which certainly could affect future European immigration. − − === Immigrant groups, IQ and discrimination/poor assimilation === − − On the other hand, as far as immigrants immigrating into a more prosperous country, if there is widespread discrimination against an immigrant group and/or poor assimilation, the immigrant's group IQ will not see as big a jump due to the slower economic progress of the immigrant group. − − The London School of Economics and Political Science reported: − {{cquote|There is growing concern in France that [[Islam|Muslim]] immigrants from North Africa are poorly integrated into French society, often due to discrimination. But are they discriminated against because of their religion, or because of their national or ethnic origins? Claire Adida, David Laitin and Marie-Anne Valfort address this very issue, and find that Muslims face significantly higher levels of discrimination from rooted French (defined as French nationals with four grandparents born in metropolitan France) than do their Christian counterparts, and that the dynamics leading to such discrimination are likely to endure.<ref>[http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2013/01/31/muslims-france-north-africa-senegal-discrimination/ Muslim immigrants have come to expect discrimination in France because of their religion, and this is unlikely to change]</ref>}} − − In France, Britain, Sweden and other European countries, Muslims have often not assimilated well into countries and Muslim riots have ensued.<ref>[http://www.bnp.org.uk/news/christians-killed-muslim-riots-%E2%80%93-scary-glimpse-britains-future-under-islam Muslim riots in Britain]</ref><ref>[http://www.bnp.org.uk/news/christians-killed-muslim-riots-%E2%80%93-scary-glimpse-britains-future-under-islam Muslim riots in France]</ref><ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2013/05/youth-rioting-in-sweden-its-the-muslims-stupid/ 'Youth rioting' in Sweden? It's the Muslims, stupid]</ref><ref>[http://www.frontpagemag.com/2014/dgreenfield/muslim-protesters-in-europe-protest-for-peace-by-threatening-to-kill-jews/ Muslim Protestor in Europe]</ref> [[Islam]]ic cultures are very different from cultures which have been influenced by Christiannity. For example, Muslim countries are often less democratic and frequently have significant corruption issues (NGO Transparency International's annual index finds Muslim-majority countries are 8 of 10 most corrupt nations<ref>[http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/174773#.VJFQE3uMG1s Index: 8 Muslim-Majority Nations Among 10 Most Corrupt]</ref>). − − Corruption often depletes a countries wealth so many Muslim nations which lack natural resources such as Middle Eastern oil, have many poor citizens.<ref>[http://www.transparency.org/whoweare/organisation/faqs_on_corruption/2/ Effect of corruption on a country], Transparency International</ref><ref>[http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d07_1369844469#XH6cmvzQxi4IoFcs.99 Muslims are the world’s poorest, weakest and illiterate]</ref> − − In 2013, LiveLeak reported about Muslim economic performance: − {{cquote|The combined annual GDP of 57 Muslim countries remains under $2 trillion. America, just by herself, produces goods and services worth $10.4 trillion; China $5.7 trillion, Japan $3.5 trillion and Germany $2.1 trillion. Even India’s GDP is estimated at over $3 trillion (purchasing power parity basis). − − Oil rich Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Kuwait and Qatar collectively produce goods and services (mostly oil) worth $430 billion; Netherlands alone has a higher annual GDP while Buddhist Thailand produces goods and services worth $429 billion. − − Muslims are 22 percent of the world population and produce less than five percent of global GDP.<ref>[http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d07_1369844469#XH6cmvzQxi4IoFcs.99 Muslims are the world’s poorest, weakest and illiterate]</ref>}} − − And since poverty is related to lower IQs, poor Muslim countries have lower national IQ scores than [[Western World]] countries.<ref>[http://www.photius.com/rankings/national_iq_scores_country_ranks.html National IQs]</ref> − − Another reason for culture clash among seculars/[[atheism|atheists]] and Muslims is that both groups have a history of intolerance and/or militancy (see: [[Militant atheism]] and [[Atheism and anger]] [[Suppression of alternatives to evolution]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder]] and [[Irreligion/religion and war|Islam and War]]), so a certain amount societal friction is a natural result. The atheist Pat Condell is among the most vociferous anti-Muslim video makers on YouTube. However, since atheists are often [[leftism|leftists]] and [[multiculturism]] is a part of leftism, many atheists decry anti-Muslim discrimination (The multiculturism of atheists frequently does not extend to Christian culture. In such cases, atheist tolerance of Muslims may be in some cases an example of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"). In many Muslim countries, atheists often face severe punishments.<ref>[http://www.economist.com/blogs/erasmus/2014/12/atheism-belief-and-persecution The Cost of Unbelief], The Economist</ref> − − ==== New Atheists and accusations of Islamophobia ==== − − The [[New Atheism|New Atheists]] [[Richard Dawkins]], [[Sam Harris]] and the late [[Christopher Hitchens]] have received multiple accusations of engaging in [[Islamophobia|Islamophobic]] behavior.<ref> − *[http://www.salon.com/2013/03/30/dawkins_harris_hitchens_new_atheists_flirt_with_islamophobia/ Dawkins, Harris, Hitchens: New Atheists flirt with Islamophobia] by Nathan Lean, ''Salon'', March 30, 2013 − *[http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/apr/03/sam-harris-muslim-animus Sam Harris, the New Atheists, and anti-Muslim animus] by Glenn Greenwald, ''The Guardian'', April 3, 2013</ref> On the other hand, defenders of atheist criticisms of [[Islam]]/Muslims indicated that New Atheists should be able to criticize Islam without being accused of Islamophobia.<ref>[http://www.newstatesman.com/religion/2013/04/new-atheism-should-be-able-criticise-islam-without-being-accused-islamophobia New Atheism should be able to criticise Islam without being accused of Islamophobia] by Andrew Zak Williams, ''New Statesman'', Published 19 April 2013</ref> − − === Future of immigration to Europe uncertain === − − The future of immigration to Europe is difficult to determine. Should Europe's economic condition worsen in the future it will be less attractive to immigrants and anti-immigration politics could heighten due to increased competition for scarcer job opportunities. In addition, anti-Muslim sentiments in Europe appear to be rising so the proportion of immigration from Muslim countries could be affected due to politicians catering to anti-Muslim public sentiments.
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For more information, including how economic/societal deterioration is lowering intelligence scores in some secular countries, please see: [[Intelligence trends in religious countries and secular countries]]
For more information, including how economic/societal deterioration is lowering intelligence scores in some secular countries, please see: [[Intelligence trends in religious countries and secular countries]]
== Secular Europe, alcoholism and loss of brain functionality ==
== Secular Europe, alcoholism and loss of brain functionality ==