New research shows Australian teens have complex views on religion and spirituality
September 18, 2018 2023-06-21 15:30New research shows Australian teens have complex views on religion and spirituality
New research shows Australian teens have complex views on religion and spirituality
According to the new national survey, at least half of teens say they are “religious nones” – those who do not identify with a religion or religious group. Digging deeper, we found a more complicated picture of faith and spirituality among young Australians. Most Gen Z teens have little to do with organised religion in their personal lives, while a significant proportion are interested in different ways of being spiritual.
Migration, diversity, secularization and a burgeoning spiritual marketplace challenge the notion that we are a “Christian” country. More than any other group, teenagers are at the forefront of this remaking of Australian religion. Their daily experience of secondary school and social media sees them bumping into all kinds of difference. Teens are forming their own strong views about existential matters.
Source: theconversation.com