Is Gen Z Finding God—or Just Somewhere to Put Their Phones Down?
Every few months, America discovers that Generation Z has done something unexpected. They have rejected hustle culture. They have revived wired headphones. They are apparently dressing like middle-aged accountants. They have developed an emotional attachment to beverages large enough to require structural engineering. And now, according to a growing collection of headlines, they may be returning to religion. Yes, a religious revival may be stirring among the generation we were told had abandoned organized faith in favor of astrology apps, therapeutic vocabulary, and diagnosing every unpleasant person they meet as a narcissist. Naturally, everyone has an explanation. Religious leaders see spiritual hunger. Political commentators see a conservative realignment. Cultural critics see a backlash against modernity. Social scientists see several spreadsheets that refuse to cooperate with one another. The internet, as usual, sees an opportunity to reach a sweeping conclusion before finishing t...
