millennials and religion
‘Harry Potter and the Sacred Text’ creates spiritual experience for fans of secular series
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 26, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — The chance to discuss 'Harry Potter' from a spiritual standpoint is what brought hundreds of fans to a live taping of 'Harry Potter and the Sacred Text' last week in a sold-out auditorium at the Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library.
Religion declining in importance for many Americans, especially for Millennials
By Jana Riess — December 10, 2018
Americans are less religious than ever, especially if they're under 30 -- but even middle-aged Gen Xers are part of the trend away from religion, a new study shows.
Reaching Generation Z: A how-not-to guide for churches
By Jana Riess — December 6, 2018
Pastors and parents everywhere want to know how to reach Generation Z, now in their teens and twenties. But this self-congratulatory guide by a megachurch pastor is not the way to go about it.
At Vatican summit, millennial Catholics have no vote but do have a voice
By David Gibson — October 26, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — To change the narrative of scandal, the millennials say, the bishops must keep the conversation going, not just with young Catholics but with those alienated from religion as well.
More Mormon missionaries are coming home early, study shows
By Jana Riess — September 26, 2018
A growing number of Mormons who serve a mission wind up coming home early, a national study shows. What is going on?
Why millennials are really leaving religion (it’s not just politics, folks)
By Jana Riess — June 26, 2018
(RNS) — If the political alienation theory fully explained what’s going on in American religion, millennials would be leaving conservative religions in favor of ones that are liberal and LGBT-affirming. Instead, they're just exiting religion altogether.
Millennials: get over your faith phobia
By Aamir Hussain — May 24, 2018
(RNS) — Interfaith work isn’t about watering down our religions. It’s about building relationships so we can together serve others.
Young people to talk with Pope Francis about future of the church
By Thomas Reese — March 14, 2018
(RNS) — By meeting next week with 300 young people from around the world, Pope Francis shows he understands that a bunch of old, celibate bishops are not going to come up with solutions for the Catholic Church’s failure to attract or keep young people.
10 things to know about Millennial Mormons
By Jana Riess — May 24, 2017
They're strong believers, but they're also politically diverse and less likely to come from super-sized families than older Mormons. Meet the Next Mormons via infographic.
Are Mormons in their 20s and 30s leaving the LDS Church?
By Jana Riess — April 14, 2016
More young adults appear to be leaving the Mormon fold, but the rate of their exodus is less severe than their peers in the Millennial generation.
How to pray, in one year and 37,000 miles
By Jana Riess — April 10, 2015
Jared Brock felt a little burned out and uninspired in his prayer life, so he embarked on a 37,000-mile adventure to do something about it.
Mormons gaining ground in the 18 to 29 age group
By Jana Riess — February 12, 2014
US Mormons can take heart that at a time when other Christian groups are struggling to reach Millennials, the LDS Church is making that connection
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