Around 20% of US adults are not affiliated with any religion, with over a third of those under 30 not considering themselves part of a particular religion. However, not belonging to a religion does not necessarily mean a lack of faith in a deity, with up to 89% of Americans believing in God. The involvement of young people in organized religion often increases after having children. The Roman Catholic church has the largest number of adherents in the US, with nearly 59 million members. While unaffiliated individuals believe that religious bodies provide communities, they also believe that these bodies are overly concerned with power and money.
A 2012 survey showed that nearly 20% of all adults in the United States are unaffiliated with any religion. The percentage was even higher among the youngest, as over a third of those under 30 said they did not consider themselves part of a particular religion. It should be noted, however, that not belonging to a religion does not mean a person lacks faith in a deity, and some surveys show that up to 89% of Americans believe in God.
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While young people may be less likely to participate in organized religion, their involvement often increases after they have children of their own.
In 2010, the Roman Catholic church claimed nearly 59 million members, the largest number of adherents of any organized religious body in the United States.
While 78% of those unaffiliated with any religion believe that organized religious bodies provide communities for their members, 78% also believe that religious bodies are overly concerned with power and money.
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