Decline in Christianity and Rise of Other Religions in the U.S.

A Newsweek article discusses the decline in Christianity across the U.S., with younger generations showing a potential return to church. The article explores the growth of other religions, such as Islam and Hinduism, and highlights shifts in religious identification over the past decade.

Christianity's Decline in the U.S.

A recent Pew Research study suggests that Christianity's decline in the U.S. may be slowing and leveling off, with 62% of poll respondents identifying as Christian and 29% as religiously unaffiliated. The Christian share of the population has been relatively stable since 2019.

Trends in U.S. Religious Landscape

The proportion of Americans identifying as Christian has stopped declining, holding steady at 62%, while the number of religiously unaffiliated individuals has leveled off. The study shows stable religious practices despite a decline in organized religious affiliation, with younger generations being less religious than older ones.