TWH – New research from the Pew Research Center, released on May 6, 2025, reveals a notable rise in beliefs and practices often associated with Pagan and animistic traditions, including belief not only in spirits of and survival beyond death but also in genii loci, animal spirits, and spiritual energy. The research findings are based on a sweeping survey of spiritual attitudes in 36 countries with diverse religious landscapes.
The study polled 50,000 adults worldwide between January and May 2024, combining phone and in-person interviews.