GenZ - Turning Back To Faith?
New numbers show the drop might be slowing or even turning around
The Daily Signal dropped a thoughtful piece asking if Gen Z’s tie to religion has truly changed for the better. After years of folks saying young people were ditching faith fast, new numbers show the drop might be slowing or even turning around in spots. Some surveys point to more Gen Z kids believing in God, feeling spiritual, or heading back to church—especially young men seekin’ meaning in tough times. But it’s not a full revival everywhere; the picture’s mixed, with some groups still steppin’ away while others lean in harder toward real faith and truth. Could this be the start of somethin’ big for America’s soul? (92 words)
- **Original article** — 2026-02-08, Daily Signal, Has Gen Z’s Relationship With Religion Really Shifted? A New Chapter in Belief
The article digs into recent data showin’ Gen Z may be slowin’ the long slide away from religion. Belief in God or a higher power is up in places like the UK (from 28% to nearly 49% in recent years), and U.S. trends hint at more spiritual curiosity, especially among young folks huntin’ purpose amid chaos. It ain’t uniform—some stay unaffiliated—but parts of this generation seem ready for a fresh chapter in faith.
Read More: https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/02/08/gen-zs-relationship-with-religion-shifted/?utm_source=TDS_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=proud-american-studios-counters-the-left-s-demonization-of-ice-attacks-on-patriotism
- **Related article 1** — 2026-02-08, USA Today, Amid rampant AI and social media, Gen Z is turning to religion | Opinion
Dr. Marc Siegel writes that Gen Z is pushin’ back against secular trends, with two-thirds identifyin’ as spiritual or religious and believin’ in a higher power. Recent surveys show the rise in “nones” slowin’ down, thanks to young people seekin’ real answers in faith amid modern messes like AI and endless screens. It’s a hopeful sign for belief holdin’ steady or growin’ again.
Read More: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/02/08/gen-z-religion-returning-faith/88514969007
- **Related article 2** — 2026-01-09, First Liberty Institute, A Generation Yearning for God: Why Passion 2026 Renewed My Hope for Religion in America
Large events like Passion 2026 drew huge crowds of young people hungry for God. Barna and Pew data highlight jumps in commitment to Jesus among Gen Z men (up 15 points since 2019) and steadier church attendance overall. The decline in Christianity seems to be levelin’ off, with young adults leadin’ a return to faith and givin’ fresh hope for America’s spiritual future.
Read More: https://firstliberty.org/news/why-passion-2026-renewed-my-hope-for-religion-in-america
- **Related article 3** — 2026-01-06, Lifeway Research, Is a Gen Z Religious Rebound Happening?
Lifeway looks at whether Gen Z is bouncin’ back to faith. While overall Christianity stays stable, Gen Z’s numbers have held steady the past five years—no big drop like before. Some see signs of openness, but no nationwide surge yet. Still, the plateau itself is big news after decades of younger folks driftin’ further from church and belief.
Read More: https://research.lifeway.com/2026/01/06/is-a-gen-z-religious-rebound-happening