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| − | '''Teenage atheism''' is the lack of religion in peoples of the ages 13-19. A great number of teenage people are atheist because of a lack of teachings about God from parents, which many in past generations enjoyed. 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 | + | '''Teenage atheism''' is the lack of religion in peoples of the ages 13-19. A great number of teenage people are atheist because of a lack of teachings about God from parents, which many in past generations enjoyed. {{Citation Needed}} 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. {{Citation Needed}}Yet another factor may |
| − | be the teaching of [[evolution]] as fact in [[public school]]s. | + | be the teaching of [[evolution]] as fact in [[public school]]s.{{Citation Needed}} |
| − | 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. | + | 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. {{Citation Needed}} |
| − | 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. | + | 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. {{Citation Needed}} |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.christianpost.com/news/how-to-reach-atheist-teenagers-52288/ How to Reach Atheist Teenagers] | *[http://www.christianpost.com/news/how-to-reach-atheist-teenagers-52288/ How to Reach Atheist Teenagers] | ||
[[Category:Atheism]] | [[Category:Atheism]] | ||
Revision as of 21:19, September 25, 2012
Teenage atheism is the lack of religion in peoples of the ages 13-19. A great number of teenage people are atheist because of a lack of teachings about God from parents, which many in past generations enjoyed. Template:Citation Needed 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. Template:Citation NeededYet another factor may be the teaching of evolution as fact in public schools.Template:Citation Needed
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. Template:Citation Needed
Associated with teenage atheism are rebellion, free love, drug use and other ideas of liberalism. Often, teenage atheists are adopting these principles in rebellion. Template:Citation Needed
