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Still too high, but any downward trend is progress. Only 68% of people under 30 believe in a god, so as old conservatives die off, this number will improve.

Gallup: Only 81% of Americans believe in God, an all-time low

[onlysky.media]

A new Gallup poll out today finds that the percentage of Americans who believe in God is at an all-time low.

In 2017, 87% of Americans said they believed in God. That number has now dropped to an astonishing 81%, according to the group’s Values and Beliefs poll, which is all the more fascinating considering that the number hovered over 90% between 1944 and 2011, when there was no shortage of national crises.

Keep in mind that 81% is the number across the board; it falls much further depending on the subgroup. Gallup found that, while every single demographic has seen some drop in God-belief, it’s especially noticeable for people under 30, liberals, and Democrats.

The groups with the largest declines are also the groups that are currently least likely to believe in God, including liberals (62%), young adults (68%) and Democrats (72%). Belief in God is highest among political conservatives (94%) and Republicans (92%), reflecting that religiosity is a major determinant of political divisions in the U.S.

These numbers reflect a trend we’ve been seeing for years. Fewer than half of all Americans now say they’re members of a church, synagogue, or mosque. Only about a third of Americans (36%) say they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in organized religion. Meanwhile, a majority of Americans now say they harbor at least some doubt in God’s existence.

Apunzelle 7 June 18
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I like this trend. Hope it keeps going down! 😉

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Progress

bobwjr Level 10 June 18, 2022
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If the actual question was believe in God, I think these figures are even more promising than they appear. I think many people answered that question with a yes even though they don't practice any beliefs or religion. The mainstream churches in my town are all dying. Unfortunately though one's with new music and social services like online shopping for groceries so you can attend Wednesday night services are flourishing.

The shitheads always find a gimmick to keep fleecing the fools! 😡

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The downward trend seems to be accelerating.

mischl Level 8 June 18, 2022
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Am wondering if the chaos of today's world may drive people back to the church in hope it offers comfort. Scary times.

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I find this interesting because I may have been involved in that poll.

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America is following Europe, with Republicans and Evangelists kicking and screaming.
Unfortunately, countries like Pakistan are still controlled by religious despots.

Petter Level 9 June 18, 2022
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I think they answer yes because they think that's what they are supposed to say. Nobody actually believes the god nonsense. Do they?

barjoe Level 9 June 18, 2022

I'm afraid a lot of them still do.
I see it all the time.

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Here is the positive news:

Fewer than half of all Americans now say they’re members of a church, synagogue, or mosque. Only about a third of Americans (36%) say they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in organized religion. Meanwhile, a majority of Americans now say they harbor at least some doubt in God’s existence.

BD66 Level 8 June 18, 2022
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