Gen Z far less likely to be atheists than parents and grandparents, new study reveals
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With many of younger generation found to identify as ‘spiritual’, research counters assumption spirituality is on decline and in fact implies God is ‘making a comeback’.
By Tara Cobham
Gen Z’s in their teens or in their twenties are far less likely to be atheists than their parents and grandparents, with many more identifying as ‘spiritual’, a new study has revealed.
The research counters assumptions that spirituality is on the decline and in fact implies God is ‘making a comeback’, with the younger generation the least likely to call themselves atheists, while middle-aged Generation X proving the most.
The survey of 10,000 people found only 13% of under 25s identified as atheists, whereas 62% of 18- to 24-year-olds said they are ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ spiritual.
Comparatively, the poll conducted by OnePoll showed as many as a quarter of those aged between 45 and 60 called themselves an atheist.
Then, 20% of those in both the Baby Boomer generation, over 65s, and Millennials aged betwee...
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