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Is Gen Z Really More Religious Than Ever?

Recent headlines say Gen Z is fueling a revival of traditional faith, but our data shows it’s not quite that simple a story… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Since 2017, the number of young adults who say they’re religious, spiritual, or neither has steadily shifted over time
  • More young adults do identify as religious than spiritual, likely because of their prior religious ties
  • Though not everyone is deeply devout, many Gen Z are more open to religion lately
For years, people have talked about how Millennials have moved away from religion—and many assumed Gen Z would follow suit. With the popularity of astrology, tarot, and other alternative practices, it’s been easy to believe that spirituality—not religion—was the direction this young gen would take. While those alternative beliefs are still very much present in Gen Z’s lives, YPulse’s research has affirmed for a while now that Gen Z is more likely than Millennials to say they’re religious. And lately, that narrative has seemed to pick up even more steam, as recent headlines are filled with claims like, “Gen Z...

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