Three big numbers that tell the story of secularization in America
- Written by Phil Zuckerman, Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies, Pitzer College
An empty church in Hiers-Brouage, France.Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesAbout six months ago, Americans’ belief in God hit an all-time low.
According to a 2022 Gallup survey, the percentage of people who believe in God has dropped from 98% in the 1950s to 81% today; among Americans under 30, it is down to an unprecedented 68%.
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