Generational Shift in Church Attendance

Younger Americans are moving away from traditional Christian beliefs and church attendance, particularly influenced by their experiences in secular universities. The tension between the secular worldview of universities and the traditional Christian worldview has existed for generations. Sociological data indicates that universities have historically leaned left politically. The shift in church attendance among Americans under 35 started in the 1990s, with larger numbers reporting disassociation from traditional beliefs and church participation.