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Rise in Young Men's Religiosity Realigns Gender Gaps

Gallup says the shift is driven largely by young Republicans, with 42% of men ages 18-29 calling religion very important versus about 30% of women.

  • A new Gallup poll released Thursday shows 42% of young men ages 18 to 29 now say religion is "very important," surpassing young women for the first time in 25 years.
  • Political scientist Ryan Burge of Washington University said religion offers a space where young men feel accepted in institutions less interested in other groups, representing "a seismic change in society and the future of the church."
  • Gallup data shows while young women's attachment to religion remains at about 30%, the gender gap reversal is exclusive to adults under 30; among older adults, women remain more religious than men.
  • Rabbi Nicole Guzik of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles reports her 5,000-member congregation has grown significantly since the pandemic, with people seeking "belonging and inspiration" through faith in "dark and polarized" times.
  • Pew Research Center surveys from March 2025 found young men are significantly more likely than women to view abortion and divorce as morally wrong, reflecting diverging social values among Gen Z.
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Gallup Poll: 42% of Young Men Value Religion

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For several years, many pastors across the country have noticed that young adults, especially men, fill their churches. Leaders have welcomed these new parishioners, although their arrival has somewhat remained a mystery. A new Gallup survey reinforces those anecdotal reports. The survey reveals a marked increase in the percentage of men under 30 who claim that religion is "very important" to them: 42 percent in 2025, compared to 28 percent in 2…

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Gallup broke the news in on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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