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Religion is in retreat. Here’s why that’s a problem

By Jack Elbaum

Published August 2, 2023 8:23pm ET

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Religion is in retreat. Here’s why that’s a problem — The secularization of America continues apace. Earlier this week, Gallup released a poll showing that belief in God, along with four other “spiritual entities,” including angels and heaven, is at a record low. In 2001, 90% believed in God, and 83% believed in heaven. Today, the proportions are 74% and 67%, respectively, a drop of […]

The secularization of America continues apace.

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