Exhibit:

The Role of Religion- A Gradual Decline

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This photo gallery takes some of the most important moments, people, and art reflecting the gradual decline of religion through the 17th to 20th centuries. 

Images in this Exhibit

St. Paul's Cathedral

The inside of St. Paul's Cathedral serves as one of the most influential and prominent places of religion in England. 
Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution

An image from Darwin's The Descent of Man, a book published rejecting traditional Christian ideas and focusing instead on science and reasoning. 
World War II Soldiers

Because of the tremendous loss of life, many WW II soldiers lost their faith in religion. 
Open Air Preachers

Open Air preachers like John Wesley became popular in the 1700's, attempting to convert everyday people ot Christianity. 
Battle of Somme

The Battle of Somme was one of the most devastating battles for British troops and discouraged many soldier's opinions about both their leaders and their faith.
Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution sparked people's reliance on reason and science rather than faith and religion.