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Young adults today are less religious than older adults by traditional measures. But when it comes to spirituality, the differences are smaller.
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Young adults today are less religious than older adults by traditional measures. But when it comes to spirituality, the differences are smaller.
After years of decline, the U.S. Christian share has been relatively stable since 2019, while the rise in the share of religious โnonesโ has slowed โ at least for now.
The Religious Landscape Study is a comprehensive survey of more than 35,000 Americans’ religious identities, beliefs and practices that’s been conducted in 2007, 2014 and 2023-24. Pew Research Center.
After years of decline, the U.S. Christian share now shows signs of leveling off. The new Religious Landscape Study explores trends in identity, beliefs and practices.
People in sub-Saharan Africa are typically among the most likely to say that religion is very important in their lives.
Many people in the region โ including the religiously unaffiliated โ hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
Most Americans are spiritual or religious in some way and many also say their spirituality and level of religiosity have changed over time.
A modest share of people around the world see the United States as more religious than other wealthy nations โ despite considerable evidence that it is.
About a quarter of U.S. adults regularly watch religious services online or on TV, and most of them are highly satisfied with the experience. About two-in-ten Americans (21%) use apps or websites to help with reading scripture.
Catholics remain the largest religious group among Latinos in the United States, even as their share among Latino adults has steadily declined over the past decade. The share of Latinos who are religiously unaffiliated is now on par with U.S. adults overall.
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