Young people are more open to faith than you might think. Let’s not shy away from sharing Jesus
By 
John Reynolds2024-05-30T08:41:00
A new study suggests faith is shaping the lives of young people more than the generations that came before them. John Reynolds says these green shoots of hope should fill us with confidence as we share our Christian beliefs
It might be easy to look at the world right now and feel a bit down about being a Christian. We seem to be facing a tide of religious intolerance, creeping secularism and a multitude of church scandals. However, according to a recent study among British youth, the future is looking bright!
A survey carried out for the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life showed that young people of faith are far more tolerant than previous generations when it comes to accepting those of a different religions. According to the poll, 76 per cent of 18-24-year-olds who have a faith also have friends who hold different beliefs.
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