April 28, 2010

America's Decline

Another reason for the decline of morality in America as well as its standing in the world. Each passing generation sees more turning away from God and turning toward idolatry of self.

Survey: 72% Of Millennials 'More Spiritual Than Religious'
Most young adults today don't pray, don't worship and don't read the Bible, a major survey by a Christian research firm shows. If the trends continue, "the Millennial generation will see churches closing as quickly as GM dealerships," says Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay Christian Resources. In the group's survey of 1,200 18- to 29-year-olds, 72% say they're "really more spiritual than religious." Among the 65% who call themselves Christian, "many are either mushy Christians or Christians in name only," Rainer says. "Most are just indifferent. The more precisely you try to measure their Christianity, the fewer you find committed to the faith."
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