A recent survey by Rasmussen Reports indicates that Americans under the age of 40 are becoming increasingly less religious.

According to the findings, only 48 percent of younger Americans identify as religious, with just 17 percent describing themselves as “very religious.”

“The number of under-40 adults who are Very Religious has declined from 20 percent two years ago. By comparison, 81 percent of those 65 and older consider themselves religious, including 35 percent who are Very Religious,” the report noted.

The survey also revealed a gender divide, with 61 percent of men identifying as religious compared to 57 percent of women. Women under 40 were the most likely demographic to say they are “not at all religious.”

Among all Americans, 69 percent reported being religious, including 24 percent who consider themselves very religious—a figure that has remained steady since October 2022. The survey sampled 1,935 adults across the United States from November 4 to 6, with a margin of error of ±2 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level.

This Rasmussen survey is one of many that highlight a trend of young people increasingly distancing themselves from religion. A 2021 study found that 57 percent of those born between 1984 and 2002 identified as Christians, while 43 percent said they “don’t know, care, or believe that God exists.”

Another survey from 2023 revealed that young people are significantly less likely than seniors to consider religion very important in their lives, with only 31 percent of younger respondents prioritizing religion compared to 55 percent of older adults. A Gallup poll further indicated that young people and left-leaning individuals are among the most likely to express disbelief in God.

{Matzav.com}