Question

Why did the church experience growth during the 1950s? Answer in two to three sentences.

Answer 1

During the 1950s, nationwide church membership grew at a faster rate than the population, from 57 percent of the U.S. population in 1950 to 63.3 percent in 1960. “Religion flourished in the ’50s for several reasons, partly because of the ever-expanding spiritual marketplace,” Ellwood said.

Answer 2

soaring birth rates, economic good times and the focus on normalcy and family

Step-by-step explanation:

converged to create the religious boom of the 1950s.