Tag Archive

As many of you probably already know, the Pew Forum’s survey of the religious landscape in America was very telling.  Some statistics that caught my attention as I looked closer at the other chapters of the Forum’s report were those of the Changes in America’s Religious Affiliation. This can be found in chapter two of the report.

The report shows that of all Protestant denominations, the Baptists have had the greatest net loss from changes in affiliation. The greatest benefactor of changes in affiliation have been nondenominational Protestants. Of all religious groups, Catholics have suffered the greatest net loss due to changes in affiliation. The most telling stat is that the fastest growing group in America are those who do not identify with any religion or tradition.

To download the report, go here. The full PDF download is in the top corner to your right.

Please comment on some or all of these questions….

What is your read on these changes in affiliation?

Why do you think Baptists are leading the way among Protestants in losing adherents?

What comes to mind when you read that the fastest growing group in America are the unaffiliated, i.e. the unchurched? Fearful resentment? Hopeful optimism? Devious satisfaction? Subversive relief?