Religion is less important in the lives of many Americans : NPR

Written by on May 16, 2023

Just 16% of Americans surveyed said religion is the most important thing in their lives, according to a new report by the Public Religion Research Institute.

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Just 16% of Americans surveyed said religion is the most important thing in their lives, according to a new report by the Public Religion Research Institute.

Mary Smyth/Getty Images

The importance of religion in the lives of Americans is on the decline.

However, for people who do still attend religious services, they . . .



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