One of the most consequential stories in American religion in recent years is the rapid and seemingly unceasing rise of “nones” – those who respond to questions about their religious affiliation by indicating that they are atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular.”
According to some recent estimates, around 4 in 10 millennials and members of Gen Z, a group that comprises those born after 1980, do not identify with a religious tradition. In comparison, only about a quarter of baby boomers indicate that they are religiously unaffiliated.
Social scientists are only beginning to explore the demographic factors that drive individuals who no longer feel attached to a religious tradition.
But as someone who follows the data on religious trends, I note one factor appears to stand out: gender. Read More
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