Americans are less religious but more spiritual according to the latest Pew Research. The latest study finds that across all demographics the trend of America becoming more secular is continuing. However, those who observe remain steadfast.
Overall description of how the U.S. is becoming less religious
Growth in Spirituality and Sense of Wonder
Younger Americans are Less Religious than Older Americans, no surprise here. Have you seen the internet?
Increasing Acceptance of Homosexuality Among Christians
Democrats have changed and become much less religious over the last 10 years, +11% Nones.
Republicans have also become less religious, but not to the degree as the Dems, +4%.
Religious Adults continue to say Religion is "Very Important to them"
No Change in Religious Americans who say they pray daily or regularly attend church.
More Religious Americans say they regularly read scripture, or pray and share faith.
Americans identifying as "Nones" are more secular.
Declines in Religious Observance
The Growning of the Nones
How the younger generation views observing religion.
Breakdown by Generation
Older Millennials Think
More charts and graphs desribe the study. Link is below. In general, the trend of decline of religiousity is continuing in the U.S. It still lags behind Europe though. As the population becomes older the declines in religious observation will likely continue to fall. What do you think? Will this be good or bad for the U.S.? Thanks for taking a look.
Reference
http://www.pewforum.org/2015/11/03/u-s-public-becoming-less-religious/
