Religious Disaffiliation

Religious disaffiliation refers to individuals choosing to leave or no longer identify with a particular religion or faith community. This can happen for various reasons, such as personal beliefs changing, disillusionment with religious institutions, or exposure to different perspectives. Disaffiliation may involve stopping religious practices, leaving organized churches or groups, or simply not identifying with any religion. It reflects broader social shifts and changing attitudes toward spirituality and organized religion, often leading to increased secular or non-religious populations. This process highlights evolving individual beliefs and the diverse ways people seek meaning and community.