Comments on: Mass Exodus: Staggering Numbers Of America’s Young People Are Rejecting The Christian Faith

By: Brett Page

Brett Page — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:24:38 +0000

Funny how the original article mentions absolutely nothing about young Americans’ attitudes to matters of social justice. Health care reform, treatment of the disadvantaged and marginalized (prisoners and other ‘least of my brothers types). You know, all the things Jesus continually pushed. I suspect they haven’t abandoned the values which underpin these things. Just the boring, dull and irrelevant religious services they were forced to endure growing up.

By: zugu

zugu — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:25:07 +0000

This is amazing news.

By: jenp83

jenp83 — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:59:27 +0000

@Briana, It’s incredibly easy for any religion to predict that people in the future would inevitably move away from it. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist. Therefore they write in into their scriptures like they’re actually predicting the future and use it to scare people into believing their doctrine. Just like they use the line “even if you’re a good person you’ll still go to Hell if you don’t believe what we believe.” Sounds like typical cover your a** speak to me, once again, to scare people into believing.

Oh, and I guess you assume if a person isn’t going to church they’re “Lovers of Pleasure”. Really?

By: Briana

Briana — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:42:37 +0000

In Jesus’ own words he said, “When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8. That is this era. “Lovers of pleasure, rather than lovers of God,” 2 Timothy 3:4. It’s disgusting. You people are fulfilling scripture and you don’t even know it. I’m completely disheartened to see this, and to see the attitudes put forth. Mock the church all you want, but His Word will remain forever.

By: jasper mcmillan

jasper mcmillan — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:40:38 +0000

Its very sad that a majority of the comments on this page seem to rejoice in this story. They are glad that the Christian Church is suffering and declining in as far as young people are concerned. Hell and Heaven are real. There is a titanic struggle being waged at this moment for mans very soul and most people are blind to it. Many, including a great many young people, wont discover the truth until they stand before Jesus and are told that he never knew them. They blame their attitudes regarding Christianity on other older Christians, the Church and everything/one but themselves. Bibles are available everywhere therefore the claim that one didn’t know about Jesus and the salvation that he offers though his blood sacrifice on the cross simply wont wash when it counts.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:19:55 +0000

I had already guessed that these stats were correct but I’m glad that this article supports these facts. I would be considered part of the percentage which was raised in an evangelical church and even attended over 5 years of Awana clubs which is basically like religious boy scouts. Not only that, but I was forced to attend a Christian college at 18. All of this led to my rejection of the faith and everything it teaches except maybe Jesus’ teachings about love and charity. And ironically enough, these are the teachings most “Bible believing” Christians ignore. Infact, on mentioning this to them, they will usually ignore me and tell me that “love” is not all that Christianity is about, even though it is supposedly Jesus greatest commandment…..sad.

By: sHARON

sHARON — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:28:14 +0000

I am of the belief that there is one God and his name is Jesus, as stated in ! Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. and in Ephesians 4:4-9. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) I think these verses prove my point, When I go to heaven I am going to see ONE sitting on the throne.

By: Lee Picton

Lee Picton — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:02:22 +0000

Yay! The faster religion dies, the better. They are evil institutions, interested only in their own propagation, and raking in the money. Always follow the money. I am mizlee at aol dot com if you wish to discuss. And yes I am atheist, and have been for over 60 years.

By: Brett Page

Brett Page — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:58:16 +0000

Interesting statistics about praying with others, attending worship services of any kind and reading the bible.

No stats, however, about young people giving to charity, working with the poor or otherwise practically living out the Gospels’ message of compassion and care for the underdog.

These are the things which reflect traditional connectivity with Christianity. And I’m confident that many of those absent from the pews are present where it counts in the soup kitchens and refuges.

By: Ryo

Ryo — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:03:45 +0000

Good… Organized religion is the stupidest thing ever invented.

By: James

James — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:17:24 +0000

Anthony, no such thing as a “good” Christian! Its just one beggar showing another a bit of light or where a scrap to eat can be found. I heard a nice expression recently: the Church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints…

By: Jed

Jed — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:06:57 +0000

I googled the phrase “mass exodus” to make sure my usage was correct and I find myself here. I am filled with excitement for the future.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:19:28 +0000

I had no idea that the statistics were this bad, I am saddened by this news. I hope that my generation can change. As a good Christian I will strive to fight the good fight and not become one of these statistics that is turning away from God.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:30:10 +0000

Came across this article on The FREE Dictionary somehow, and I can’t tell you how happy it made me. My dream is that all places of worship in my city, my county, my whole state, across the country, and throughout the world would close its doors, and this gives me hope.