Has Religion Surged During COVID-19 Pandemic?

The video explores the surge in Google searches for prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing it to religious activity during societal traumas like wars and natural disasters. It discusses the impact of the pandemic on religious practices globally and examines the Ritualization theory, which suggests religious rituals help cope with uncertainty. The video also analyzes the use of Google Trends to measure religiosity, highlighting the challenges in accurately measuring it. The conclusion suggests potential increases in religiosity post-pandemic and calls for more research.

What significant change in internet searches related to prayer was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic?

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect religious practices in places like Mecca and Jerusalem?

What hypothesis does the speaker propose regarding religiosity after the pandemic?

What are some factors that can lead to an increase in religiosity according to the text?

How does the speaker relate Google Trends to real-life behavior regarding prayer?

What challenges are mentioned regarding measuring religiosity during the pandemic?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to better understand changes in religiosity?