Survey finds young people keen to hear about religion

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People between 18 and 24 are more open to faith-based dialogues than any other age group in Britain, a recent survey by Premier Media Group revealed.
Christians came top of the poll; with 74% of 18-24 year olds willing to listen to them talk about their own faith. Results also revealed 63% of young adults were willing to listen to Jews and despite recent political unrest, 62% were willing to listen to Muslims talk about their religion. Hindus also registered positively in the poll, at 61%.
While over two thirds of young adults were willing to listen to agnostics, only 56% were willing to listen to atheists, the lowest rating in the survey alongside Buddhists.
Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive of the Christian media group, Premier believes the lack of young adults interested in discussing atheism can been attributed to a change in cultural awareness and acceptance of major religions in the media.
"From footballers to reality TV contestants, people are talking openly and positively about their faith in the media." Kerridge commented. "The result of this includes young adults being more open to explore their own faith as well as being willing to share new found beliefs with others."
Kerridge, himself a Baptist Minister, credited young adult's interest in Christianity to steadily growing home mission projects across the Church. "We have seen that spirituality and faith still play an important part in British culture. Within the Christian community, you need only to look at initiatives like the Alpha Course and Soul Survivor to know that young adults are reaching out and finding resources and support in the Church."
Source: PremierMedia

 

[L Gilbert]

Well, kids gotta start sorting out what they want to pick their paths from sometime. Some may just click on one religion and stick with it, some may investigate many and find one they like the most, or some may do like me and investigate lots and then come to the conclusion they aren't needed. But they have to start somewhere.

 

[RomSpaceKnight]

At this age you are an adult and starting to ask serious questions. Many return to the religion of their parents when they themselves become young parents themselves. If you honour and love your parents and feel you yourself are a good person mimicing your own up bringing by returning to your parents church is a good idea.

 

[temperance]

I have no problem with this at all ,Im very happy to see young people seeking fellowship ,"the church" ,from my view has changed ,is a more open and accepting entiy and it has no choice but to open its arms ,

The need to belong is a strong one ,and the church has always offered that in diffrent extremes

A church use to be the gathering and place of celebartion ,not a money making scheme so if that stands I think thats great --

 

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At this age you are an adult and starting to ask serious questions. Many return to the religion of their parents when they themselves become young parents themselves. If you honour and love your parents and feel you yourself are a good person mimicing your own up bringing by returning to your parents church is a good idea.

That's generally quite true. generally by the time allot of people are 16 they stop attending Mass or being involved with the Church. As you inidcated, this usuallly lasts until they age and become parents themselves. Children tend to bring the adults. that is why the church gears many of its outreach programmes to children. One thing that does keep the church strong in Canada, frankly, is the Catholic School system.A ready and willing audience, if you will.