{"id":8685,"date":"2024-02-19T19:55:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T18:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.believerspray.com\/?p=8685"},"modified":"2024-02-19T19:55:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T18:55:22","slug":"how-many-practice-christianity-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.believerspray.com\/how-many-practice-christianity-today\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Practice Christianity Today"},"content":{"rendered":"
With Christianity declining in physical church attendance, many believers have turned to social media. Social media platforms such as Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook have quickly become popular sources of Christian content.
\nMany pastors and influencers have taken advantage of these mediums, posting daily devotionals, sermons, prayers, and bible verses. In 2020, the Barna Group reported that 42% of Americans said they received spiritual content from social media, with younger generations being the largest consumers of this content.<\/p>\n
Despite the prevalence of Christianity in the United States, many have argued that religion has been on the decline for centuries due to the secularization of society. This secularization is seen in the way religion is no longer seen as relevant in the public sector.
\nReligious schools, for example, are losing students at an alarming rate. According to a 2016 study by the National Center for Education Statistics, religious school enrollment decreased by 13.7% from 2000 to 2015. This decline has been attributed to increased access to public schools and the rise of charter schools. <\/p>\n
One of the primary driving forces behind this secularization is an increasing tolerance of different religions. According to a 2018 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 73% of Americans said they would be willing to accept other religions, despite the fact that they may not personally practice those faiths.
\nThis has enabled a greater discussion around religious practices and beliefs. It has also created an environment in which Christianity is no longer seen as the sole reigning religion and allows for other competing religions to be accepted and respected.<\/p>\n