Even Pew acknowledges that over half of the Americans it classifies as “nones” still profess a belief in God (or at least in a “higher power”).
But there’s another reason why I believe America’s faith remains strong: I’ve seen it in action. I would suggest there’s an entirely different way to gauge the nation’s spiritual health, one that relies less on social service surveys and more on boots on the ground.
I’m talking about the army of faith-based volunteers, from coast to coast, marching forth to bring hope and healing every time a disaster befalls America.
My colleagues and I have seen their faith shine through the darkness like a beacon upon a hill.
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