Believe in god Quote by Jean M. Twenge
““the percentage of young adults who believed in God changed little between 1989 and 2000. Then it fell off a cliff. By 2016, one out of three 18-to 24-year-olds said they did not believe in God.””
About This Quote
Source Study: Pew Research Center Survey, 1989‑2016
Religious affiliation among young adults stayed stable then sharply declined, reaching one‑third non‑believers by 2016.
In simple terms: Young adults stopped believing in God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shifting cultural trends.
Themes
religion
culture
generational change
belief
statistics
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
sociological
observational
When to use this quote
- college campuses
- social media discourse
- policy making
- family discussions
Key Concepts
secularization
social identity
demographic shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors contributed to the rapid decline?
- How does this shift affect societal values?
A Different Perspective
Data may not capture nuanced personal spirituality.
