In this PJ Media article, a striking new poll reveals a widening gender divide in religious belief among young Americans, with men trending back toward faith while women continue moving away from it.
- Young men’s religiosity has reached a record high in recent polling, reversing years of decline
- Young women’s religiosity, by contrast, has dropped sharply, continuing a long downward trend
- The gap between men and women on faith is now the largest ever recorded
- Cultural and political influences are cited as major drivers behind the divergence
- Young men are increasingly seeking structure, purpose, and tradition—often found in religion
- Young women are more likely to identify as secular or non-religious, aligning with progressive cultural trends
- The shift has broader implications for family formation, marriage rates, and long-term societal stability
- Some analysts suggest this divide could reshape both religious institutions and political coalitions in the future
Read the full story: https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2026/04/16/new-poll-young-mens-religiosity-hits-a-record-high-yet-young-womens-religiosity-plummets-n4951859
