Easter in the time of Covid: America sees lowest congregation rates in history

Today marks the second Easter celebrated in the time of COVID-19 and, vaccinations and optimism aside, things are not yet back to normal in most houses of worship.

Over the past year the pandemic has changed the ways Americans worship and other data shows religious affiliation itself is going through rapid changes. So, on this holy day for Christians, the Data Download takes a look at church-going and faith in America.

Starting with the worship directly tied to today, what do the pews look like this Sunday compared to a normal Easter? CONTINUED

Dante Chinni, NBC News


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