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'''Teenage atheism''' is the lack of religion in peoples of the ages 13–19.  Teenage people who adopt  [[Atheism]] often do so because of a lack of teachings about [[God]] from parents, which many in past generations enjoyed. In addition, they often are ignorant about the [[Christian apologetics|evidence for Christianity]]. Another factor may be peer pressure, as modern society has become largely secular and teenage people who profess religion (especially [[Christianity]]) are ridiculed, and in cases, bullied. Yet another factor may be the teaching of [[evolution]] as fact in [[public school]]s.

In the [[United States]], most individuals with atheist parents abandon the atheist worldview (see: [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals]]).

Public schools used to teach scripturally-sound moral values, such as a good work ethic, quite frequently. These teachings are largely absent in modern public schools.

Associated with teenage atheism are rebellion, [[Fornication|free love]], drug use and other ideas of [[liberalism]]. Often, teenage atheists are adopting these principles in rebellion.

== See also ==

*[[Atheism and immaturity]]

== External links ==

*[http://www.christianpost.com/news/how-to-reach-atheist-teenagers-52288/ How to Reach Atheist Teenagers] 
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