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The Resurgence of Faith in America, by Samantha Koch – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

The Resurgence of Faith in America, by Samantha Koch

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By Samantha Koch, Patriot Post, April 24, 2025

There seems to be something of a spiritual revival happening, especially among younger Americans.

For years, Christianity in America has seen a downward turn in participation and open discussion of its principles. Public messaging has framed religious belief as controversial, outdated, and even offensive. Entertainment projects, whether music, movies, or shows, have pushed themes of faith aside to avoid alienating audiences, believing that even acknowledging these ideas would lead to less support and harsh criticism.

For a while, the impact of removing God from society went largely unnoticed, until it became undeniable.

The mental health of young people has deteriorated, more homes have been broken, and ideas that were reprehensible to most of us not that long ago have become normalized. Any sort of moral expectation is seen as oppressive. It was a line we thought we could walk forever without feeling the need to go back to our Christian roots as a nation. …

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