In a recently published survey of young people, half of the respondents (ages 13 to 25) said they don't think that religious institutions care about issues that matter deeply to them, according to the nonpartisan, nonprofit Springtide Research Institute. Those issues include gender equality, immigration rights, and racial justice.
According to the survey, the biggest disconnect between young people and much of organized religion involves "LGBT+ rights." About 71% of youths care about LGBT rights, but they feel the religious community doesn't feel the same way over half of the time.
Many young people consider themselves as spiritual, but a total lack of theological knowledge was found when they were questioned further. Less than 25% of those younger than 25 identified as "Just Christian," with less than 16% identifying as either protestant or catholic.
This comes at a time when less than half of all Americans say they belong to a church, falling almost 23 points from 70% in 1999.
Judeo Christian belief--not to mention church affiliation--is shrinking in America. The religion that drove the Puritans to discover this great land, the beliefs that inspired its Founders, and the ethics that guided its people for two hundred years are slowly dying out among America's future: its youth.
Stay posted, a full review of this development will be coming soon to The Portland Post's coverage of American life and arts.
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I think it’s happening because Bible reading has waned and biblical truths have become unimportant to the younger generations, as a result.