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Is the ‘God gap’ between men and women shrinking?

New research shows a generation redefining what faith looks like

Is the ‘God gap’ between men and women shrinking?
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05/01/2026 14:00 ‧ 1 day ago | StarsInsider

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For years, American women have consistently shown higher levels of prayer, belief, and religious identity than men. Researchers dubbed the phenomenon the “God gap,” but new data shows the divide is shrinking. Today’s young adults now report religious ties at almost the same rate across genders.

Many are rethinking inherited traditions and choosing looser, more personal forms of spirituality, or stepping away from organized religion entirely. In simple terms, this generation is slowly drafting its own blueprint for what faith looks like today.

Intrigued? Click through to see how the God gap between men and women may be finally closing.

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