commentary New polling suggests the recent “converts” care more about gender than Jesus Published May 4, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Reports of a Christian revival among young men have been great exaggerated — and misinterpreted (Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images) Are young men rushing back to church in record numbers? To hear many in the media, especially conservative media, tell it, the answer is a big fat yes. According to these reports, there’s not only a stampede back to the churches by the young, but it’s being led by a surprising cohort: Gen Z men. This, we’re told, is highly unusual because women are typically viewed as more religious than men. “[Y]oung men in the U.S. say religion is ‘very important’ in their lives compared to young women,” a recent Associated Press story read, noting this is “the first time young men have surpassed young women” on this measure.…