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Religiosity Stabilizes Amid Generational Shift, Says Pew Research

12/11/2025

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Religiosity Trends Stabilize

Pew Research reports that the decline in religiosity may have stabilized, with about 70% of adults identifying with a religion since 2020.
Younger Americans remain less religious, with 55% of those born 1995–2002 identifying with a religion.
By contrast, 83% of older Americans identify as religious.
Pew Research suggests generational shifts may continue to influence religious affiliation, with experts predicting a future decline as older generations pass away.

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Religiosity Trends Stabilize

Pew Research reports that the decline in religiosity may have stabilized, with about 70% of adults identifying with a religion since 2020.
Younger Americans remain less religious, with 55% of those born 1995–2002 identifying with a religion.
By contrast, 83% of older Americans identify as religious.
Pew Research suggests generational shifts may continue to influence religious affiliation, with experts predicting a future decline as older generations pass away.

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