The article is a misrepresentation, apparently "believe in a higher power or God" has risen somewhat. This is different from excitement about organized <i>religion</i>, which seems to be less of a thing, not more.
> About one-third of 18-to-25-year-olds say they believe—more than doubt—the existence of a higher power, up from about one-quarter in 2021, according to a recent survey of young adults.<p>So - "Religious Faith is Surging..." seems an extremely optimistic spin on that.<p>(The article does point out how crappy the world and future have seemed for young people in recent years. And the supposed "There are no atheists in foxholes" effect.)
Surge of faith, not religious faith. Spiritual faith has definitely increased. Religious affiliation not so much.<p>We thrive as human beings and as families not by what faith we happen to hold, but by having faith in something far greater than ourselves. - John Bogle
As an atheist who doesn't believe in a singular omnipotent being, I'm not religious. However, I attended a Unitarian Universalist (UU) meeting in the past and found it to be quite compelling. UU might be an attractive option for those who desire a sense of community without a strong religious affiliation. I recommend considering UU as a potential gathering place.