The religious climate in America is growing colder with each passing year, and a significant factor in this shift is the rise of the Nones, a group that has become increasingly prominent in recent decades. In the 1950s, the Nones represented only 3% of America's population, but today, the latest polls indicate they comprise 20%, totaling 60 million people. They form the largest single block of humanists in the United States and, while not necessarily anti-religion, are distinctly anti-Christian, with a near-unanimous belief that Christianity ruins everything. Demographically, the Nones are not predominantly elderly; they are mostly between the ages of 20 and 65. The largest percentage consists of Baby Boomers, born around 1945, who are now beginning to retire, followed by Gen Xers, aged approximately 30 to 45. In the realms of education, science, and corporate business, these humanistic Nones hold positions of power. They are also generous contributors to political parties, overwhelmingly aligning with the Democratic Party, with 70% having voted for Barack Obama. As a group, the Nones are extremely ideological, with thinking that is narrowly focused on specific concepts or philosophies. There is no changing their minds; their way is the only way, and they are quick to argue and fight for their stance without compromise, especially regarding Christianity. Having been born and lived their adult lives during a period when the United States began its religious decline, they accepted, lived, and became adherents of this shift, forming the core of today's humanism and making it increasingly difficult for the Christian religion to maintain its influence.

The Nones are having a profoundly negative effect on the quality of life in the nation, though their impact often goes unnoticed by many. The term originated from individuals checking the "none" box on federal forms in response to questions about religious affiliation, a trend that caught the attention of government workers and was later formalized through tabulations. Surveys by the Barna Group highlighted the rising influence of this group on the American religious scene, noting their rapidly increasing numbers and their role in tipping the statistical scale toward the unchurched. Reports indicate that one out of every five Americans, roughly 60 million people, now identifies as a None. While some Nones are prominent and vocal in their anti-God sentiments, most are more like a regular force within society, influencing from various directions and causing irritation in numerous areas. Though not often excessively dangerous individually, their collective influence as a group is significant, especially when they occupy critical cultural positions such as college professors. Nones are predominantly concentrated in cities, where they are often well-educated, politically active, and employed in influential sectors like government, education, athletics, and entertainment. Their presence in urban environments, where liberal tendencies are more pronounced, amplifies their impact, as cities tend to convert individuals to political, moral, and economic liberality. These characteristics, embedded in the minds and practices of the Nones, make them influential figures whom others tend to follow, often unknowingly contributing to broader societal shifts.