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America the secular? What a changing religious landscape means for US politics

The percentage of Americans identifying as atheist, agnostic, or 'nothing in particular' has stabilized at about 29%, as reported by the Pew Research Center on February 26, 2025.
Political involvement is similar among Religionists and Secularists, with about 30% participating in civic activities, according to the analyzed survey data.
America's religious composition continues to shift significantly, as outlined by the Pew Research Center, reflecting a more complex political landscape.
In the U.S., 41% identify as Religionists, while Secularists make up 27% and Evangelical Christians account for 23%, according to Pew.

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Pew Study Reveals Over 20% of Adults Leave the Faiths They Were Raised In

A recent Pew Research Center study conducted across 36 countries reveals that more than 20% of adults have departed from the religious groups in which they were raised. This trend, known as "religious switching," has resulted in notable declines for Christianity and Buddhism, while an increasing number of adults now identify as religiously unaffiliated.

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Voters up for grabs: What a changing religious landscape means for US politics

After climbing for decades, the percentage of Americans with no religion has leveled off. For the past few years, the share of adults who identify as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular” has stood at about 29%, according to a major study the Pew Research Center released Feb. 26, 2025. But this hardly means that the “nones,” or their impact on American life, are going away. In fact, their sheer size makes it likely that they will increase…

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America the secular? What a changing religious landscape means for US politics

Conventional wisdom about nonreligious Americans' voting misses some important distinctions. Sarah Rice/Getty ImagesAfter climbing for decades, the percentage of Americans with no religion has leveled off. For the past few years, the share of adults who identify as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular” has stood at about 29%, according to a major study the Pew Research Center released Feb. 26, 2025. But this hardly means that the “nones,”…

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Heretic on the Hill: It's Not in the Constitution, But... - Secular Coalition for America

Arizona is one of several states considering legislation that would allow chaplains to join or replace licensed school counselors in public schools. Texas, Louisiana, and Florida have already passed this travesty of an effort to bring religion into schools through the back door. (That’s a combined population of 57 million people). Other states considering this proposal include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Mississip…

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