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Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans

  • Written by Katie E. Corcoran, Professor of Sociology, West Virginia University
Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many AmericansMany of the Americans who go to more than one congregation do so to experience a different worship style or because friends attend.Rawpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Most U.S. adults who attend religious services attend multiple congregations, at least occasionally, according to our new research.

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