Why exactly do we trust ABC + the WA Post?
I don't and you don't but the individual who authored this article used those stats as an example of how, too often, people play the blame game rather than taking a more introspective approach. I think that is the gist of this post; the stats served as an example.
Because denial isn’t a river in Egypt. Rhode Island is over 60% Catholic, yet constantly elects pro-abortion politicians. Ditto every other heavily Catholic state in the union. I tend to find that converts tend to be delusional about reality.