Young men are returning to church — and it could reshape America’s future

If you’ve attended church recently, you may have noticed a curious sight: twenty-somethings in the pews again. It’s been a long time, but they are back. And why they are back may tell us about the time we are in as a nation and where we are headed next.

The resurgence of faith among the young has been notable and swift. A Gallup poll this year found that 42% of young men now say religion is "very important" in their lives, the highest in a quarter century and up 14% since just 2023.

According to the Barna Group...