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Over the past two decades, church attendance in the US has declined, affecting all major Christian groups. Catholics saw a significant drop from 45% to 33%, while Protestants experienced a decrease from 48% to 44%. The overall average attendance among US adults decreased from 42% to 30%, reflecting a broader trend of decreasing religious affiliation.
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