The Faithful Five for 8.17.26: U.S. Church Attendance Rises by 8 Million, but Gen Z Men Lag Behind

August 17, 2026

Today’s news headlines of importance to the American faithful:

  1. U.S. Church Attendance Rises by 8 Million, but Gen Z Men Lag Behind (Christianity Daily)
  2. US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity (Associated Press)
  3. The Religious Roots of Religious Freedom (American Spectator)
  4. ‘They’re not real pastors’: As clergy run as Democrats, Republicans question their faith (Religion News Service)
  5. 82-Year-Old Widow Demonstrates Life After Losing Husband, Chases Dream of Being Author (Crosswalk)

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