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I don’t think it would surprise any of us to see research that suggests that the opinions of college students seem to stray from those they were raised with. I know we are perplexed as to the reasons why so many Christian’s are detaching from Christian community, but the fact is this is an issue faced by all, despite upbringing in any faith tradition. That’s not to say, however, we cannot do some things differently in the church – which I’ve devoted a huge part of my life to helping the church understand and embrace. But, there are some interesting findings that you may be interested to know about that the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute just published.
Some of the research suggests college students claim to be more conservative than before – but these are in very specific issues. However, in other areas they become far more left as they progress through college. To read the article click here
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I would have to say that the statistics of the article to very little to give us a real picture of college religion. By simply using the terms “liberal” and “conservative” they are presenting an either/or dillema.
I think the things that young adults desire, and what the church can offer is a “third way.” It can be something that isn’t either social justice or doctine. It isn’t “liberal” or “conservative” but it is a faith that cares very little for being categorized in either way.