Religion may be rising among young people in Northern Ireland, says new poll

Religion may be rising among young people in Northern Ireland, says new poll

LEICESTER, United Kingdom – Is religion growing among young people in Northern Ireland? A new survey says 18-24-year-olds are more likely to have a “very positive” attitude towards religion than any other age group, even those over 65 years of age. Commissioned by The Iona Institute, the survey said 30 percent of the younger community held the positive view, with only 4 percent holding a “very negative” view. The poll showed more of the younger …