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Most Americans reject claim that church is irrelevant: survey

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A new survey has found wide generational differences in socialization patterns of churchgoers as most Americans reject the idea that the church has become irrelevant.

The Barna Group released a State of the Church report in conjunction with Gloo on March 13. The data included in the report is based on interviews conducted with 1,532 adults in the U.S. between Feb. 4-26.

One finding from the survey revealed the level of social interaction churchgoers participate in when attending services. A majority of those surveyed (57%) said they talked to clergy before, during or after services. That number rises to 61% among millennials while dropping to 57% among Gen Xers. Just over one-half (55%) of baby boomers said they talk to a pastor when visiting church, while one-half (50%) of Gen Zers said the same.

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Only time will tell- the long term trend hasn't really changed. Women's declining attendance isn't a positive sign. "The hand that rocks the cradle" comes to mind.
 
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