Nancy Pearcy writes an insightful essay on passing faith to our children.
She writes, "Sadly, most churches and Christian schools do not encourage 'tough questions.' In Dyck’s interviews with leavers, most reported that 'they were regularly shut down when they expressed doubts.' They were ridiculed, scolded, or made to feel there was something immoral about even asking.
"Instead of addressing teens’ questions, most church youth groups focus on fun and food. The goal seems to be to create emotional attachment using loud music, silly skits, slapstick games -- and pizza. But the force of sheer emotional experience will not equip teens to address the ideas they will encounter when they leave home and face the world on their own."
Read the whole thing here; it is certainly worthwhile
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