Divorce Statistics by Religion

Looking at divorce statistics by religion may be a bit surprising. While the assumption may be that people who are practicing members of a religious faith are less likely to divorce, the statistics paint a different picture.

Religion is Not a Divorce Shield

These divorce statistics come from a study conducted by The Barna Research Group. A total of 3,854 people living in different regions of the United States participated in the survey. Here are the results:"

For the purposes of the Barna Group's survey, "nondenominal" includes Christian ministries that are not associated with a particular denomination. Many of their members are fundamentalists.

The results of the survey reached the same conclusion as earlier studies that indicate divorce rates are higher among people who are members of conservative Protestant faiths. Being a member of a church doesn't afford couples an immunity from the issues that affect all couples that can lead to divorce.

If you look at divorce statistics by region, people who live in southern states (the "Bible Belt") are at a higher risk of getting divorced than people who live in other parts of the United States.

There are a few reasons why divorce rates are higher in this part of the country:

• People tend to get married at a younger age
• Average income per household is lower than the national average
• Highest level of education completed tends to be lower in states where divorce rate is higher

The state with the highest number of divorces in the U.S. is Nevada. It has been known a place to get a "quickie" divorce for years. A person who wishes to get a divorce in Nevada must reside in the state for six weeks before they can file papers to legally end their marriage.

The other states that make up the Top 5 for divorce are:

• Arkansas
• Alabama
• Oklahoma
• Tennessee

The Barna Research Group's survey found that divorce rates were lower for people who described themselves as atheist or agnostic. The study results indicate that having religious faith doesn't shield believers from the stresses on a marriage that can led to divorce. Divorce statistics by religion present some interesting numbers for the reader to consider.

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