A Rebirth of Faith?

A Rebirth of Faith?

Author: The Claremont Institute April 30, 2026 Duration: 5:57
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In a new Gallup poll, the number of young men who consider religion “very important” rose dramatically (up 14 percent to 42, from 28 in 2022), reversing a decades-long trend. Host Spencer Klavan and Claremont president Ryan Williams contemplate the implications for America's civic health: the reconciliation of science and faith, a potential uptick in marriages and families, and the potential restoration of something like a civic theology. But what kind of theology is needed to sustain America's way of life—and what kinds of theologies won't help? The guys discuss. 


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