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Why Gen Z “Nones” Are Reconsidering Religion

By Filings on Mon, 02/16/26
Society & Culture
Gen Z
Religious Trends
Seeker-Sensitive
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“43% of this generation born roughly between 1996 and 2012 identify as religious ‘nones.’ … these Zoomers are looking for meaning and willing to reconsider religion. Specifically, though these trends may not be large enough to be captured in statistics, there seems to be a growing interest in more rigorous forms of faith.” - Breakpoint

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Aaron Blumer

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Mon, 02/16/26

Fascinating article. A bit more…

It has long been the case that laxer forms of religion have declined while more demanding forms have grown or at least declined more slowly. The divide within this segment of Gen Z seems to be even more pronounced. This group will not be interested in churches that accommodate themselves to American culture. The seeker-sensitive model will not work. It probably never has.

If only someone had told everyone at the peak of the church growth movement that watering down the faith was probably not the best strategy.

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