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Sociology: United States Government I

Please read the following two Pew Research articles on religious affiliation in the U.S. and then answer the following questions in a total of 2 pages.

• https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/09/14/the-factors-driving-the-growth-of-religious-nones-in-the-u-s/
• https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/08/08/why-americas-nones-dont-identify-with-a-religion/

Questions

1. Briefly explain the definition of a “None” according to the articles.
2. Discuss three reasons why there appear to be more “Nones” in the U.S. today.
3. Describe what you believe to be the political impact of the increase of Nones within the U.S.