U.S. religion is increasingly polarized

Moderate forms of organized worship are losing ground while evangelicalism maintains a steady foothold

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PRAY TELL  Religion in the United States displays a resilience and intensity not seen in other Western, historically Christian nations, researchers say. A new analysis suggests that the popularity of fervent forms of religion has held steady since 1989 while moderate types of worship have lost followers.

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There’s both inspiring and troubling news for holiday worshippers.