A Pew study reveals a significant decline in Christian identification among U.S. youth, particularly Gen Z and younger Millennials. Currently, just 45% of 18-29 year olds identify as Christian, while 44% are religiously unaffiliated. This trend contrasts sharply with older Americans, where 78% of those over 65 still identify as Christian. The rise in religiously unaffiliated adults has grown from 16% in 2007 to 29% today. Although the so-called 'secular surge' seems to have plateaued recently, many individuals, especially liberals, feel mainstream religious institutions do not align with their values, prompting shifts away from traditional faiths.
We’ve had rising shares of people who don’t identify with any religion – so-called ‘nones’ – and declining shares who identify as Christian, in all parts of the country.
Fewer than half of 18- to 29-year olds identify as Christian (45%), and nearly the same portion have no religious affiliation (44%).
A significant portion of U.S. adults (35%) have switched from the religion of their childhood.
If you’re more progressive, you might look at religion and say that the mainstream religious institutions don’t reflect my values.
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