Christianity? Not so much.

A recent study done by The Barna Groupreveals that among young adults aged 16-29, Christianity has lost much of its appeal.  Sadly, only 16% of non-Christians in their late teens and twenties have a favorable view of Christianity. This, according to Barna, is down substantially from just a decade ago.  <click here to read the study summary> What a stinging indictment of the “church”. Some would point to personal responsibility and deride these young people for the decisions they’re making, but I would say that the product we’re selling, they’re just not buying. So the overarching question for me is, are we, as Wesley would say, “offering them Christ”? Or are we presenting them with  ”a different gospel”? These are serious questions that we as the Church must answer if we are to remain relevant in the midst of an ever changing culture.

From Barna’s website…

Have you noticed that it is more difficult than ever to find common ground on matters of faith with young people? As the nation’s culture changes in diverse ways, one of the most significant shifts is the declining reputation of Christianity, especially among young Americans. A new study by The Barna Group conducted among 16- to 29-year-olds shows that a new generation is more skeptical of and resistant to Christianity than were people of the same age just a decade ago.

What are we doing wrong?

Links:

http://www.barna.org

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