Religious Affiliation Plummets from 95 Percent to 62 Percent in America

What was said

"Religious identification as a Christian has dropped from about 95% in the mid-20th century to 62% today. Formal church membership has dropped from 73% in 1937 to below 50% in 2020."

Shapiro presents data showing dramatic decline in American religiosity over the past century, framing it as evidence of cultural erosion that undermines the civic virtue John Adams believed essential to self-government. He argues that habits historically taught by religious institutions cannot be removed without serious consequences for democratic society.