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Faith in Transition: The Quiet Decline of Religion Among Youth

Across much of the world, religion is quietly losing its grip on younger generations. Compared to their parents and grandparents, today’s youth are far less likely to belong to an organised faith and far more likely to describe themselves as religiously unaffiliated, often called “nones”. This shift marks one of the most significant cultural changes of our time, reshaping how societies think about belief, identity, and meaning.

Large international surveys show that in dozens of countries, young adults are less religious than older generations. The decline is most visible in the United States and Europe, where religion has steadily moved from the centre of public life to its margins. Churches, once key social institutions, now attract fewer young people, while religious identity is increasingly seen as optional rather than essential.

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Yet this trend is not universal. In parts of the Middle East and North Africa, religious practice among young people has remained strong and, in some cases, has even increased. These contrasts highlight an important truth: religion does not exist in isolation. It is shaped by history, politics, economic conditions, and social stability.

In recent decades, global conflicts and power struggles have deeply influenced how faith is perceived, particularly among the young. Prolonged wars, regional instability, and repeated interventions by global superpowers, often driven by energy control and strategic........

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