Young people of faith more likely to be engaged than non-religious counterparts
April 2010
Using data from the 2008 American National Election Studies (ANES), this fact sheet explores the religious demographics of the Millenials (18-29). Through the lens of religious affiliation, this report examines the ways in which young Americans participate in politics and in their communities. A special focus is given to young Evangelical Christians, a group that has recently recieved considerable media attention. Overall, data indicate that young Americans of faith are more engaged than young people with no religious affiliation.
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April 16th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Well it’s an interesting report, but don’t you think it’s inevitable? Surely belonging to a religious group will in itself increase the likelyhood of a person engaging with other people?
April 20th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
A special focus is given to young Evangelical Christians, a group that has recently recieved considerable media attention.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Religion participation is clearly an introduction to social contribution.
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April 26th, 2010 at 1:54 am
Young Americans of faith are more engaged than young people with no religious affiliation.
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May 4th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
I don’t know if I buy into this study. This is focused on Christian based religions which are very diverse. On one hand, we have a lot to lose if government turns on faith, so we engage to stop it. On the other hand Gods will is going to prevail according to His plan. We just do what we can obviously.
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May 10th, 2010 at 10:52 am
This data is helpful in proving that young Americans of faith are more engaged than young people with no religious affiliation.
May 12th, 2010 at 2:45 am
New research shows young Americans are dramatically less likely to go to church — or to participate in any form of organized religion — than their parents and grandparents.
“It’s a huge change,” says Harvard University professor Robert Putnam, who conducted the research.
Historically, the percentage of Americans who said they had no religious affiliation (pollsters refer to this group as the “nones”) has been very small — hovering between 5 percent and 10 percent. However, Putnam says the percentage of “nones” has now skyrocketed to between 30 percent and 40 percent among younger Americans.
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May 12th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
of course young Americans of faith are more engaged, they actually “believe”
May 13th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
I actually find it disturbing that more young people are giving money than are actually volunteering. While both are good(!), there seems to me to be a substantial difference between the two. Volunteering builds social capital, fosters relationships, and develops one’s personal capacity to be of service to other human beings. Donating money is a step more removed and impersonal, and seems a very material-based response to social problems that are often at their core in need of spiritual solutions.
May 20th, 2010 at 4:35 am
Well it’s an interesting report, but don’t you think it’s inevitable? Surely belonging to a religious group will in itself increase the likelyhood of a person engaging with other people?
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May 20th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
The Data from the 2008 American National Election Studies (ANES), it’s very good compare next year.
May 20th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
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May 20th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
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June 19th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Nice relationship found in this research, great positive point for religious participation.
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