Religion declines among Americans as spirituality rises

More Americans report experiencing feelings of spiritual peace, yet religiosity is declining in the U.S., according to a new Pew Research Center post published Thursday. In recent years, more Americans have described themselves as "spiritual but not religious" in Pew surveys, and fewer say they belong to a particular religion. The nonprofit research organization has attempted to quantify that vague phrase, looking at religious affiliation and behavior.

More Americans report experiencing feelings of spiritual peace, yet religiosity is declining in the U.S., according to a new Pew Research Center post published Thursday. In recent years, more Americans have described themselves as "spiritual but not religious" in Pew surveys, and fewer say they belong to a particular religion. The nonprofit research organization has attempted to quantify that vague phrase, looking at religious affiliation and behavior.…