More young men than women say religion is important to them: Gallup
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Gallup polling data shows more young men than women consider religion important to them.
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Gallup polling data released Thursday indicates that more young men than women consider religion important to them. The survey found 42 percent of adult men aged 18 to 29 stated religion is "very important" in their lives. This finding suggests a notable gender difference in religious sentiment within the younger demographic. The data was collected through telephone surveys conducted between 2024 and 2025.
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More US young men than young women say religion is important to them
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