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Coverage dated September 23, 2026 to September 25, 2026

Survey: Many Americans pulled away from religion, then declined to pay for its replacement

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

For a decade, the story has written itself. Americans walked away from organized religion, with 2025 reporting as the lowest faith levels recorded, and a booming spiritual wellness economy of astrology apps, tarot readers, crystal sellers and retreat hosts stepped in to catch them.

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    For a decade, the story has written itself. Americans walked away from organized religion, with 2025 reporting as the lowest faith levels recorded, and a booming spiritual wellness economy of astrology apps, tarot readers, crystal sellers and retreat hosts stepped in to catch them.

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