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The Death of Religion?

A new book challenges the narrative of religious decline in the US

Mark Movsesian | 11.5.2026 8:18 AM

One of the most important developments in American religion over the past several decades has been the rise of the "Nones"—people who tell pollsters they have no religious affiliation. According to the Pew Research Center, about 29% of American adults now fall into this category, compared with 16% in 2007. Among younger Americans, the figure is even higher. Many observers see these numbers as evidence of the continuing secularization of American society.

A provocative new book challenges this conventional wisdom. In The Death of Religion? Nones, Others,........

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