ABSTRACT
Poland is conventionally perceived as one of the most religious countries in contemporary Europe. Various indicators showing a high level of religious beliefs and religious practices seem to confirm such a picture. Some 95 percent of the population identify themselves as believers or strong believers, 54 percent of the population participate in religious practices once or a few times per week, and 69 percent declare that they pray every day or at least once a week.1 However, despite strong indicators of religiosity, processes of individualization and privatization of religion can be also traced. For example, findings on the religiosity and morality of Polish Roman Catholics show selective acceptance of religious dogmas and dictates, especially in the younger generation. Among young people aged 18-24, who declare participation in religious practices at least once a week, about 75 percent accept premarital sex, more than 50 percent do not perceive divorce as something that is wrong, and 20 percent accept abortion.2
