For years, Christianity has been in decline in America. Many have offered different explanations and perspectives on this trend, ranging from the church's shift away from doctrine to its embrace of right-wing extremism. As none of these claims hold up across a unified Christian identity, I believe it is necessary to consider a more material cause. As was the case in the early decades of the Industrial Revolution, the church's decline may be a product of an overfunctioning and overworked society. The following sources and annotations seek to shine a light on the relationship between American capitalism and church participation.