Most Americans believe religion is losing significance when it comes to how they live. Here's the results from a recent survey and how it compares to other years.
2008, all Americans:
Religion can answer all or most of today's problems – 53%
(an all-time low)
Religion is largely old-fashioned and out of date – 28%
Do you think religious influence is waning?
2008, All Americans:
Falling- 67%
Rising – 27%
2008, Weekly church attenders:
Falling – 74%
Rising – 24%
1957:
Falling – 14%
Rising – 69%
2001:
Falling – 24%
Rising – 71%
Source: Gallup Poll
Friday, January 2, 2009
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