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In reply to the discussion: Why Americans Are Losing Their Religion at a Startling Rate [View all]Freddie
(9,225 posts)This is why the mainline denominations are in trouble. Young people can't (or won't) make the distinction between these churches and the misogynistic, homophobic ones that make all the noise. My 23 year old son is an example, always questioning why I "bother" to go to my Lutheran church even though he knows (in theory) that the ELCA is socially liberal.
Another reason is attitudes towards church and kids. My generation (boomers) felt obligated, maybe pressure from our elders, to make sure our kids got some religious education. We got them to Sunday school and made sure they made confirmation. Today's kids are "too busy" with soccer practice (and games on Sunday mornings), music lessons, etc that parents look at church as just another activity that is now dispensable.