Best of the Spectator The Book Club: why are Gen Z turning to Christianity?
Apr 23, 2025
Join Lamorna Ash, author of 'Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever,' as she investigates why Generation Z is turning back to Christianity amidst a supposed secular shift. She shares her own journey sparked by friends' dramatic conversions and the challenges of understanding faith in contemporary contexts. The conversation delves into personal crises that shape spiritual narratives, the search for community within faith, and how biblical texts are reinterpreted by younger generations embracing authenticity in their beliefs.
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Christianity Embraces Love and Mercy
- Christian principles of kindness and mercy don't demand abandoning personal relationships or identities.
- Living well with love aligns deeply with many religious teachings and social justice principles.
Church Rituals Offer Unique Value
- Community, routine, and ritual in church provide valuable space to reflect and connect.
- Such spiritual practices may enrich life even for those who don't believe in God.
Religion Transcends Corporate Mindfulness
- Mindfulness has become corporate self-improvement while religion aims to help people live better morally.
- Church provides communal slowing down and embodied experience beyond individual anxiety management.
