Exodus of Church - Why so many young people are choosing to leave
.... In a country founded on Christian values, built by men who identified strongly as men of faith, and a nation known for its religious freedoms, it is hard to tackle the question of why so many young people are choosing to opt out of their forefathers roots, but I think it's important that we do, because it reveals some important things we should all be aware of. The first question that must be asked, are young adults, ages 18-30 really leaving churches more now than in other times? The answer is pretty clear, and the answer is yes. Research across the country shows a stark decline in church attendance as well as the number of young Americans who self-identify as evangelical or Christian. Nearly all denominations are experiencing a drop of 10% or more in church attendance, with some as high as 20-30%. Is this normal? Has history shown times of regression such as the one American Christiani...