When church leaders imagine young people turning away from Christianity, they may picture a college student being convinced by an atheist professor or an older high schooler getting a driver’s license and using their newfound freedom to leave church behind.
In reality, the secularization of the next generation may look more like a 14-year-old watching YouTube in their room.
The next generation is often leaving the faith while under the supervision of parents who believe they’re passing on their religious values.
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