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“Young Christians are leaving the church – Here’s why,” Summary and Response In his article, “Young Christians are leaving the church – Here’s why,” J. Warner Wallace discusses the findings of a recent study done by the Pew Research Center on why many young people are leaving their faiths. Wallace addresses that this new group are calling themselves “religious nones.” The majority of the “religious nones” are under the age of thirty-five and ex-Christians. In the 2018 Pew Research Center Report, the participants were given six options to choose from to explain why they left their faith. Of the answers most chosen, one would conclude that these “religious nones” opposed the doctrines and leadership of the church. Wallace addresses that many …show more content…

Wallace that the church should work to become better equipped to answer the questions of those wavering in their faith. In 1 Peter 3:15, Paul instructs Christians to be ever ready to give a defense for the hope they have (1 Pet. 3:15). One possible solution to this lack of apologetics in the church is to provide classes or in-depth studies of the Word for anyone who is interested in learning to defend their faith. Another issue Mr. Wallace addresses is how many young people left the church because they were unable to find answers to their questions about God. I have wrestled with questions about God. Whether or not God exists was one question with which I particularly struggled. I went to my dad for answers and, though he did not have all of the answers, he helped me find them. If I had not had someone to whom I could direct my questions, I would not be at the point in my spiritual walk that I am today. Imagining someone pondering the questions I fought with, but having no one who could answer their pleading hearts almost brings me to tears. Everyone should have an opportunity to hear the truth and question it freely. Sadly, many curious hearts do not have the opportunity to have their questions answered since most Christians do not have the answers they need and are not humble enough to direct them to someone who does. Christians need to delve deeper into Christ and His Word so that they will be ever ready to give an answer for the hope they have (1 Pet. 3:15) and humble enough to help those crying out for a God who loves

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