Video: How religious are young Americans today?
Young adults today are less religious than older adults by traditional measures. But when it comes to spirituality, the differences are smaller.
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Young adults today are less religious than older adults by traditional measures. But when it comes to spirituality, the differences are smaller.
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In this video, we dive into the impact spirituality has on Americans and how it overlaps with and differs from religiousness.
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