Nearly half of US adults feel religion is becoming less important in public life

A new survey found that Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are at the forefront of the “church skipper” phenomenon, with 75% of adults opting out of Sunday service—which is well above the national average of 49%, per Axios.

This trend aligns with a growing sentiment nationally. A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates that over three-quarters of Americans believe religion’s role in public life is diminishing, with about half viewing this trend negatively. 

Roughly 50% of US adults perceive some tension between their religious beliefs and mainstream culture, a figure that has increased since 2020.

Despite the drop in church visits, about 57% of adults believe religion positively impacts American life.

On the other hand
Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana exhibit the lowest rates of infrequent service attendance.

A recent Gallup survey reveals the Latter-day Saints as the only religious group where a majority (54%) say they attend services every week.

The survey also reveals a declining trend in religious service attendance among Protestants, Muslims, Catholics and Jews.