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The Growing Gap in Church Membership
Who joins a church — and why it matters more than you think
Apr 2
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Ryan Burge
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March 2026
The Fox News Advantage: How Cable News Divides Along Religious and Generational Lines
Young atheists and agnostics aren't tuning into MSNBC while young Christians still watch Fox News
Mar 30
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Ryan Burge
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America Got a Little More Religious. No, Really.
America's Secular Surge Has Stalled. We Don't Know Why.
Mar 28
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Ryan Burge
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Inertia Still Rules American Religion
New data on who stays, who leaves, and where they go
Mar 26
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Ryan Burge
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Can We Blame the Nones for America's Marriage Crisis?
In 1972, 85% of Americans had been married. Today it's 70%. Here's what's really driving the decline.
Mar 23
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Ryan Burge
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The Confederate Flag Divides America — But Not How You'd Think
Age and politics shape views far more than geography or religious identity
Mar 19
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Ryan Burge
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What Pulls Christians Toward Trump: Abortion or Immigration?
New 2024 data show when abortion matters more than the border—and when it doesn’t.
Mar 16
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Ryan Burge
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The United Church of Christ Is Running Out of People—and Pastors
Why Long-Term Decline Is Now Creating a Clergy and Congregational Crisis
Mar 12
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Ryan Burge
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The Afterlife Isn’t Going Away
Souls, heaven, hell, and the persistence of religious belief
Mar 9
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Ryan Burge
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The Moral Reasoning Gap in American Christianity
How education, church attendance, and tradition shape whether Christians rely on faith or science
Mar 5
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Ryan Burge
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Do People Think About Meaning and Purpose All the Time?
Why Americans Keep Thinking About Purpose—and How Religion Fits In
Mar 2
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Ryan Burge
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February 2026
Who is Telling the Truth About American Religion?
Navigating the (sometimes) massive gap between the "gold standard" surveys and the online panels.
Feb 26
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Ryan Burge
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