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The faith of the next generation

Breaking down the rise of the 'nones'

Brendan Hodge
Apr 03, 2024
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For years, religious leaders in the U.S. have raised concerns about the rise of the “nones” - people who profess to adhere to no faith tradition. 

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Among American adults under 30, “none” significantly outranks Protestants and Catholics as a religious affiliation.

There’s a certain conventional wisdom that young people often fall away from t…

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