"Specifically, 17 percent of Millennials, or adults between 18 and 33-years-old, said negativity around LGBT issues in religion was "somewhat important" to their departure, while 14 percent said it was a "very important" factor.
A majority of Americans, 58 percent, also said that religious groups are "alienating young adults by being too judgmental on gay and lesbian issues." Among Millennials, that percentage jumped to 70.
"While many churches and people in the pews have been moving away from their opposition to LGBT rights over the last decade, this new research provides further evidence that negative teachings on this issue have hurt churches’ ability to attract and retain young people,” PRRI CEO Robert P. Jones said in a statement.
Comparing surveys from several polling groups since 2003, PRRI found increasing support of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage across most religious, political and generational lines." HP
To the "YOUTH" (& others), the following paragraph below could shed some light on the reason for the above story.... Simply replace "trashy reading" below with "trashy" Music, TV, Movies, Social Media & Internet Sites. Apparently the world, rather than the Bible, has the heart of these "YOUTH". And we know where that "trashy' influence,which has succeeded in influencing their opinions, primarily comes from....
E-N-T-E-R-T-A-I-N-M-E-N-T
A majority of Americans, 58 percent, also said that religious groups are "alienating young adults by being too judgmental on gay and lesbian issues." Among Millennials, that percentage jumped to 70.
"While many churches and people in the pews have been moving away from their opposition to LGBT rights over the last decade, this new research provides further evidence that negative teachings on this issue have hurt churches’ ability to attract and retain young people,” PRRI CEO Robert P. Jones said in a statement.
Comparing surveys from several polling groups since 2003, PRRI found increasing support of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage across most religious, political and generational lines." HP
To the "YOUTH" (& others), the following paragraph below could shed some light on the reason for the above story.... Simply replace "trashy reading" below with "trashy" Music, TV, Movies, Social Media & Internet Sites. Apparently the world, rather than the Bible, has the heart of these "YOUTH". And we know where that "trashy' influence,which has succeeded in influencing their opinions, primarily comes from....
E-N-T-E-R-T-A-I-N-M-E-N-T
"Resolutely discard all trashy reading.
It will not strengthen your spirituality,
but will introduce into the mind sentiments
that pervert the imagination,
causing you to think less of Jesus
and to dwell less upon His precious lessons.
Keep the mind free from everything
that would lead it in a wrong direction.
Do not encumber it with trashy stories,
which impart no strength to the mental powers.
The thoughts are of the same character
as the food provided for the mind."
Messages To Young People p.273 E.G.W.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
