Summary
Reports of a religious revival in the United States are not supported by evidence. Although some individual stories suggest increased church attendance, overall data shows that religious affiliation has continued to decline. The decline has slowed, but there is no significant resurgence in religious practice.
Key Facts
- Interest in church attendance has reportedly increased in some areas.
- Overall Christian affiliation in the U.S. dropped from 78% in 2007 to 62% in recent years.
- People without any religious affiliation rose from 16% to 29% during the same period.
- Many churches have closed, with as many as 15,000 possibly closing this year.
- Pew Research Center found no evidence of a religious resurgence.
- Older adults in churches are aging, and younger generations are less religious.
- Women are increasingly leaving the church, with 40% of women aged 18-29 being unaffiliated in 2024.
