Though the scope of this revival is unclear, there’s little doubt that an unexpected trend is underway. Some polling indicates that the younger generations are becoming more religious, and not just more religious, but more likely than their elders to adhere to historical orthodoxy. Even the secular press has taken note. The growing popularity of the Catholic Tridentine Mass is well known. But the yearning for tradition is found as well in Orthodox churches, which are seeing a surge in converts, largely young men. Whether the trend cheers or appalls, the descent into secularism seems to be stalling. We may be witnessing the beginnings of a religious renaissance in America.
