Youngest Americans are rediscovering faith, but they remain far less religious than older Americans

Experts expect the percentage of religious types to decline in the future as older generations die.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pews in one of the two Latter-day Saint chapels in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. A new report shows that more younger people are returning to religion, but they remain far less religious than their parents and grandparents.

Youngest Americans are rediscovering faith, but they remain far less religious than older Americans

Experts expect the percentage of religious types to decline in the future as older generations die.

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