In the U.S. today young people are more likely than older people to lack any religious affiliation. Researchers Putnam and Campbell attribute this to
a. the increase in attendance at universities and colleges.
b. the growth of mega-churches which are alienating.
c. the secularization of society more generally.
d. a desire to model themselves on European society.
e. the politicalization of religion within American society.
E
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