Why Christian Leave the Faith

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Why do Christians leave the faith? Is it because church gets boring or a force of habit? Do they see other Christians acting the same as the lost people? Or is it because their questions are very complex and cannot be answered? For years people have asked these questions, and they have not found the source of the problem. Many people believe that the church as a whole has failed to do its job of containing members. This may contribute to the problem, but it is definitely not the only source. The source of this problem is somewhere in the mind of the believer that decided to turn away. One day a thought or an occurrence triggered them to turn away from their previous faith. If people ever want to find the source of this situation they will have to start by asking deeper more mature questions like: Do other religions look satisfying? Are other sources having a greater influence on believers? Is a “virus” in the church causing people to turn away from Christ? These are examples of the more intense questions that need to be asked, and the answers to these questions need to be dissected and taken piece by piece to help solve this magnificent problem. Through a series of investigations and interviews we can find the answer to why Christians leave the faith, and why most leave during their teenage years.

Jen Bradbury has been a youth minister for a long time now. He engages his students in topics that he believes are relevant to them. Topics such as: Alcohol, sex, friendships, relationships, and the future. Jen notices that some of his students have

drifted off and have become almost invisible when it comes to church. He also states that only a few of his students now attend church. Jen’s approach to how he taught his students is no...

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... members must treat others (CharismaMag).

with respect and they cannot be pushy or arrogant when it comes to how they believe church should be. The church should be a loving community that helps those in need of these harsh times.

It is likely impossible that Christians can keep every believer from leaving the faith. Although, Christians can help these situations from happening by practicing some of the solutions that were stated earlier. With an open heart and a humble spirit when can change who the world thinks Christians are in a few steps.

Works Cited

http://www.charismamag.com/spirit/church-ministry/7279-the-church-dropout

http://www.lifeway.com/Article/ministry-family-Why-are-Teens-Leaving-the-Faith

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/blackwhiteandgray/2011/11/why-do-christians-leave-the-faith

http://www.christiancentury.org/article/2013-05/sticky-faith

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