CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A surge of spirituality isn't translating into attendance at religious services.
Let's connect the dots.
About one-third of adults 25 and younger say they believe in the existence of a higher power. That's up from 2021.
Young adults, theologians, and church leaders say it is partially because of the need for people to believe in something beyond themselves after three years of loss.
For many folks, the pandemic was the first crisis they ever faced and now they're finding spiritual comfort often used by previous generations to find healing and comfort.
The study from Springtide Research Institute cites people don't necessarily believe in a God, but do believe there is some higher power.
But the increase in belief doesn't translate to attendance with many turning to faith without going to religious services, choosing instead to practice with friends or family.
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