Do teens today reflect the increasing religious diversity of the United States?
No. The vast majority of US teens identify themselves as Christians, according to the survey. “Adolescents are no more varied today than they have been for a very long time,” Smith said. “But the area that has grown the most is the non-religious category. These are the people who quit saying ‘I’m Catholic’ just because their family background is Catholic, whatever.” 3. Are teens hostile toward religion? “There is very little hostility toward religion among teenagers,” Smith said. “Almost no teens we surveyed launched an attack on religion. Most think religion is a good thing.” 4. What is the impact of religion on teens? “Very religious teenagers appear to be doing better in life than less religious teenagers or non-religious teens,” Smith said. 5. Are US teens “spiritual seekers”? Only two to three percent of those surveyed could be considered as spiritual seekers, Smith said. “Contrary to many popular assumptions and stereotypes, the character of teenage religiosity in the US is extra
