Protestants Lose Majority Status

For the first time in its history, the United States does not have a Protestant majority, according to a new study. One reason: The number of Americans with no religious affiliation is on the rise. The percentage of Protestant adults in the U.S. has reached a low of 48 percent, the first time that Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has reported with certainty that the number has fallen below 50 percent. The drop has long been anticipated and comes at a time when no Protestants are on the U.S. Supreme Court and the Republicans have their first presidential ticket with no Protestant nominees. Among the reasons for the change a spike in the number of American adults who say they have no religion/ Associated Press . More here.

DFO: This report is a tad odd. I go to a nondenominational church. But I’d consider myself a Protestant, if push comes to shove.

Question: Do you consider yourself to be a Protestant?