Millennials Distance Themselves From Traditional Religions
by Peter Graham on Jul 28, 2014 | Views: 50 | Score: 1
Americans that view the following positively... 18 - 29 year olds | 65+ year olds | |
---|---|---|
Jews | 60 | 68 |
Catholics | 60 | 67 |
Evangelics | 58 | 67 |
Mormons | 46 | 52 |
0 - 100 Positively Viewed Scale
Sources:
pewforum.org, savvyroo.com
While younger Americans report the highest rates of acceptance for both the nonreligious as well as for nontraditional religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, Millennials are also the most likely to reject the more established religions of the United States. Though support remains at or near a majority, there is a noticeable disconnect with the views of older generations.