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Gen Z and Religion: Navigating a Changing Landscape

  Gen Z and Religion: Navigating a Changing Landscape Religion has been a cornerstone of American society for centuries, shaping everything from cultural values to social institutions. But a quiet revolution is brewing. Gen Z, the generation born roughly between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, is on track to be the least religious generation in American history. This trend raises a multitude of questions: Why is this happening? What are the implications for the future of religion and society as a whole? The Data Speaks Volumes Studies by Pew Research and other prominent organizations paint a clear picture: The Rise of the "Unaffiliated": A significant portion of Gen Z identifies as religiously unaffiliated. Pew Research suggests this number could be as high as 34% , compared to a mere 9% for the Silent Generation. Christianity in Decline: Christian affiliation, historically dominant in the US, is experiencing a significant drop among Gen Z. Compared to older generations...