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https://www.statista.com/chart/31992/us-christians-who-attend-religious-services/

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/

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If you look around, it does not take long to notice the Christianity is declining. In this episode we take a look at trends is Christian churches and religion as a whole.

https://www.statista.com/chart/31992/us-christians-who-attend-religious-services/

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/