September 21, 2006
Most Twentysomethings Put Christianity on the Shelf Following Spiritually Active Teen Years
September 11, 2006
(Ventura, CA)
A new study by The Barna Group (Ventura, California) shows that despite strong levels of spiritual activity during the teen years, most twentysomethings disengage from active participation in the Christian faith during their young adult years - and often beyond that. In total, six out of ten twentysomethings were involved in a church during their teen years, but have failed to translate that into active spirituality during their early adulthood.
RTF: What happens? Is it because no one’s around to keep them on track? Is it the new pressures or experiences?
Is it because Jesus is part of your family tradition, but you have to find your own way once you leave the nest?
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Tiffany says:
As a mom of a teen, I would love to know the answer to this question. I hope you will add some insight.
Jade says:
That’s an interesting question. Like Tiffany, I’d love to know the answer to that question.
I visit your blog frequently. I don’t always comment, but I do read almost every post you make and I just have to say one of the things that I love about your blog is your “open” manner. You’re “open” to teenagers and that’s something you don’t find in a whole lot of adults. I think it’s very cool!
I LOVE your blog!
~JADE~