Recent surveys show signs of stabilization in U.S. religious affiliation after decades of decline, but researchers say there is little evidence to support claims that religion has experienced a broad national resurgence.
The president made a similar claim during his February State of the Union address, in which he stated that, during both of his presidential terms, there had been “a tremendous renewal in religion, faith, Christianity and belief in God,” especially “among young people.” We wrote at the time that recent polling showed the opposite.
But Trump has continued to present religion as gaining strength nationally, including remarks in April for Easter and in May for the National Day of Prayer.
