Should you keep practicing a religion even if you don’t believe?
The article discusses the dilemma of attending church with a family member when one's own beliefs have changed, and the importance of considering the emotional impact on the family member. The author explores the idea that attending church does not necessarily require dishonesty, and that relationships between people of different religious leanings are common. The article also highlights the nuances of dealing with different beliefs within a family, and the importance of considering the emotional impact on all parties involved.
- ▪A Pew Research Center survey found that 44 percent of Americans had changed or left the religion they were raised in by 2007.
- ▪Many people deal with being married or related to someone with different religious beliefs, and it's not always easy.
- ▪A 2023 Pew survey found that more than a third of parents said it was extremely or very important that their children have the same religious views as them.
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| Original publisher | Vox |
| Canonical URL | https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/493214/attend-church-family-religion-different-beliefs-nonbeliever |
| Publication time | 2026-06-29T06:30:00-04:00 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-29T10:58:56.689Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-29T10:58:56.689Z |
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Future PerfectShould you keep practicing a religion even if you don’t believe? You can outgrow a belief without outgrowing the people who gave it to you.by Shayla LoveJun 29, 2026, 10:30 AM UTCShareGiftYou don’t have to believe in theology to go to church. Pete Gamlen for VoxShayla Love is a science journalist based in Brooklyn who writes about science, health, and the mind.Hi readers! I’m Shayla Love, a science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal while she’s out on parental leave. I’ll be diving into your questions as a way to help understand human nature and our choices through multiple lenses: philosophical, psychological, and beyond.
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