Religion

Gen Z is considered to be the least religious generation of all time with about 42% of the members unaffiliated with religion in 2018, according to Deseret News. While there may be significantly lower numbers, studies have also shown that the devout members of this generation are actually more dedicated to their faith than those in older groups.

On the other hand, data from the Pew Research Center shows that 92% of members in a sample size of Baby Boomers believe in God to some extent, with just under 60% saying that their religion is a very important aspect of their life.

There are 51 years in between the beginning of the Baby Boomer era and the beginning of Gen Z’s. The differing opinions and values have caused a divide between the two generations, but really, the conflict can be avoided by gaining a better understanding and consequently more respect for each other.  We can do this by accepting that contrasting values are only natural for each new generation because of changes in religion, technology, career and college choices.

The generational differences between Gen Z and their grandparents in the Baby Boomer generation show the evolution of the priorities over the past half of a century or so. If this much change can come in aspects such as health, religion, and college, what will the priorities of those 50 years in the future look like?