Young adults attend services more

Pew data show Americans aged 18–22 attend religious services at higher rates than older cohorts, even though they are not notably higher on other measures (daily prayer, importance of religion, etc.). This suggests a behavioral spike in public participation among the youngest adults that isn’t matched by private religiosity. — If sustained, higher youth attendance could reshape local civic networks, influence youth political mobilization, and alter how religious institutions engage younger cohorts.