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Survey: Religion Shrinks in US

Most groups lose members; Christianity falls 11%

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2009 7:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – A new survey shows sweeping changes in US religious attitudes over the past 18 years, with most religions losing members despite population growth, USA Today reports. Those identifying themselves as Christians have dropped 11% in a generation; mobility and marriage patterns have uprooted many religious...   Read full story »

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