一项皮尤研究显示,大多数美国人保留自己的童年宗教,信仰丧失和丑闻驱使天主教徒离去。 A Pew study shows most Americans keep their childhood religion, with belief loss and scandals driving Catholic departures.

皮尤研究中心2025年12月15日发布的报告发现, 有56%的美国人仍认同其童年宗教, A Pew Research Center report released December 15, 2025, finds that 56% of Americans still identify with their childhood religion, with most religious switching occurring by age 30. 在前天主教徒中,46%是由于对教义失去信仰而离开的,而神职人员丑闻、对教会职位的不满和对宗教领袖的不信任也是常见的原因。 Among former Catholics, 46% left due to loss of belief in teachings, while clergy scandals, dissatisfaction with church positions, and distrust in religious leaders were also common reasons. 老年人(65岁以上)和共和党人比年轻成年人和民主党人更有可能保持童年信仰。 Older adults (65+) and Republicans are more likely to stay in their childhood faith than younger adults and Democrats. 积极宗教经历和常规实践是保留下来的关键,81%的宗教“异教徒”说道德不需要宗教。 Positive religious experiences and regular practices are key to retention, and 81% of religious “nones” say morality doesn’t require religion.