Religious Formation: Habit over Doctrine

Dan argues formation resembles language acquisition: habit, ritual, and modeled practice matter more than instruction.

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The nature vs. nurture debate is largely settled (spoiler alert: it's both), but the implications for how and when religious identity forms are striking. The research points to a surprisingly early window for faith formation, and what happens inside that window matters far more than most parents realize. Join me for what I'm calling Study Hall, where I bring you along as I study for my licensure exam and connect the concepts to religion along the way.