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.

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