Gallup poll compilation confirms trend of declining religious involvement in U.S.
Real numbers may be even lower than survey indicates
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Attendance at church and other religious services in the United States continues to slide, the latest numbers compiled by the Gallup surveying organization show.
There’s not much surprise there, as surveys of all kinds have shown a declining influence of organized religion in American life. Gallup’s numbers suggest…