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Religion in America: Contextualizing the Trends in Faith

Recent Pew Research reports point to a dramatic shift in the U.S. religious landscape. Christians are declining sharply within the population (especially among young adults) while the religiously unaffiliated and members of other faiths continue to grow. What direction should churches take to gain ground? What does this mean for the future of religion in our nation as a whole?

Here Patheos writers explore the current climate of religion and faith in the United States, addressing trends, providing context, and evaluating the repercussions of a shifting religious landscape.

For information on other religious trends please visit our Future of World Religion and Major Trends in Religious Traditions pages.

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