Are Teenagers Turning Away From Religion?

I'm a teenager and I assure you that I am NOT turning away from religion.I read the Bible daily, go to Mass weekly and love and serve and worship God. I am always faithful to Him..But I have noticed that some people of my age do not care so much about their faith..most of my.... friends.. don't go to church and some have completely forgotten the true meaning of Christmas and Easter!This is saddening but the only thing I can do is try to spread the Word of God.sometimes people don't listen but I will always continue to spread His word..so in short answer to your question,some teenagers may be turning away from Religion,but its definitely not all of them, and I am trying my best to bring back the ones who have turned away.Pray for them.God Bless you.

I think that would depend on the teenager. Parents who force their children to go to church are probably less likely to have kids that don't believe in God. But I am almost fifteen and I just recently read the Bible and that didn't necessarily convince me that there was a God. I've never been had religion forced upon me so I can be a free thinker. If I wanted to go to church, it would be supported. But alas, I do not.
Personally, I think it has a lot to do with kids needing to have physical proof. I mean, you can't see magic, dragons, aliens or fairies so a lot of people don't believe in them and to some, you can't see God, so they don't believe in him.
It really has a lot to do with opinion and whether or not you feel "faith." I know a lot of me not believing in God is that I don't feel "faith" so I don't really know for sure he's up there. I can't just make faith up so I just chose to let things happen as they do. And I don't believe that you should try to make people believe in something they don't feel they need to. I think it's cruel. But, this is just my opinion.
I just kind of wanted to give you a perspective from someone who doesn't believe in God since I saw the only answers you had were ones from those who do. In the end, it's the individual's choice whether or not they chose to belive in God. I don't think teenagers as a whole are turning away from religion but I bet a lot more teenagers deny God now adays than they did even ten years ago.
Hopefully my perspective has helped you.

I'm a teenager and i tell you i'm definetly not turning away from religion. But as justice14 has said, i have noticed that many teenagers are turning away from religion they just simply dont believe in anything or anyone, they don't even bother to read the bible or attend  church. They seem to think there's something better out there in the world, other than God.
But as justice14 said, its not all of them, i strongly belive in God and i know other teenagers who go to my church who are also not turning to religion.
I hope this has helped you.

I'm afraid that quite a few of them are.There is nothing we can do.It upsets me and I try my level best to bring them back to God, but they just don't care and whatever I say, they do not listen.HOWEVER, it is NOT all teenagers.There are loads of teens out there who are very spiritual and love God with all their hearts, and who would never dream of turning away from religion.so, although there are some who turn away, it is NOT, and never will be, all of them.To any teenagers out there suffering religious persecution-BE A PIONEER!!!

Dear...suprxsydni,
I am a Christian, fifteen years old, and a missionary kid to Africa. I am also a lot of other things, but ostensibly those aren't necessary.
I don't know what your name is, how old you are, or whether or not you like math ;), but I know Jesus loves you...enough to die for you.
This isn't a track, or anything, just a love letter from one of God's daughters.
I want to tell you a story...
A little while ago, I was in nowheresvill with my family (not an unusually circumstance). We were there with a team from America, helping them with our knowledge of the culture and language. My youngest sister, whom is six, was sitting on a small stone, playing with a sticker-littered hat when a young boy asked her if she was a Christian. She darted her eyes to our mother, and then shrugged. I focused my gaze on her, and wished silently that I would open my mouth to say something, anything, but nothing came out.
A few days latter, I was walking with my mom and she told me my little sister became a Christian latter the day that little boy questioned her. I was happy. In fact, I was more then happy. I almost shouted, which would be a very strange thing for me.
My little sister, out in the bushlands where there are hundreds of lost and lonely souls, became a Christian. She trusted that Jesus died for her, that she could do nothing to save herself, with what you call 'faith'.
I liked how you described how some people don't believe in God, all that about dragons, fairies, and magic. It is true, this human way of viewing it does seem correct. But what about the wind? Do you think the wind is not real because you can't see it? Of course you would say no, I mean, you feel it...don't you? Duh, what kind of question is that?
I feel God. He sends me rainbows when I feel alone. He warms my heart, putting the pieces back together when it breaks. And he speaks to me.
Now I have a question for you. And no, this isn't a track.
If we weren't put here by God, what are we here for? Why is earth the only planet inhabited by man, by life? Why do you wake up every morning, pull on a some clothes absentmindedly, and head to school, or work?
I have an answer, though it is probably different then yours. I wake up every morning, do my school with a grunt at math, and then head out into the day, to serve God. He put me here. He is real. So real. (and SO up there, watching you)
In fact, this life is only about Him, to serve Him, to worship Him, to glorify Him for every breath and every happy moment you receive.
So, suprxsydni, I hope you will find Him, or stop running away...and let Him catch up to you.
I'll be praying for you.
Ps. Andrew12, sorry, can't say I have an answer for your question ...
=)

A lot of them are. Maybe its because puberty i don't know i got a few before im a teen.

Yes and no. Most religious teens are outcasts therefore they can't really bring a trend into this generation other teens aren't religious because they don't see any value in religion since their parents implement it and most of them want to be rebellious

The teenagers are turning away from the religion because they are more busy in other works and no one is helping them to understand there religion.

I am a teenager and most recently i have turned to religion. And most of my school is turning to this religion and i believe that god will conquer in our last days making everyone aware that he is there for them. Pentecostal/apostolic is the way to go

I don't think teenagers are turning away from religion, I don't think it is being taught in the households anymore parents do not go to church that don't take their children, so the children don't know anything about religion, you have to be introduced to it when you are young and when you are of age you make the choice as to what you wish to do, but how can you turn away from something you know nothing about, therefore if children or young people are turning away it also means that those before them have also turn away, because they never introduced them to it in the first place, " The Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree"......the best to you

Yes they are .teenagers are doing drugs and forgetting god .good luck

I dont think so

Dear...suprxsydni,
I am a christian, fifteen years old, and a missionary kid to Africa. I am also a lot of other things, but ostensibly those aren't necessary.
I don't know what your name is, how old you are, or whether or not you like math ;), but I know Jesus loves you...enough to die for you.
This isn't a track, or anything, just a love letter from one of God's daughters.
I want to tell you a story...
A little while ago, I was in nowheresvill with my family (not an unusually circumstance). We were there with a team from America, helping them with our knowledge of the culture and language. My youngest sister, whom is six, was sitting on a small stone, playing with a sticker-littered hat when a young boy asked her if she was a christian. She darted her eyes to our mother, and then shrugged. I focused my gaze on her, and wished silently that I would open my mouth to say something, anything, but nothing came out.
A few days latter, I was walking with my mom and she told me my little sister became a christian latter the day that little boy questioned her. I was happy. In fact, I was more then happy. I almost shouted, which would be a very strange thing for me.
My little sister, out in the bushlands where there are hundreds of lost and lonely souls, became a christian. She trusted that Jesus died for her, that she could do nothing to save herself, with what you call 'faith'.
I liked how you described how some people don't believe in God, all that about dragons, fairies, and magic. It is true, this human way of viewing it does seem correct. But what about the wind? Do you think the wind is not real because you can't see it? Of course you would say no, I mean, you feel it...don't you? Duh, what kind of question is that?
I feel God. He sends me rainbows when I feel alone. He warms my heart, putting the pieces back together when it breaks. And he speaks to me.
Now I have a question for you. And no, this isn't a track.
If we weren't put here by God, what are we here for? Why is earth the only planet inhabited by man, by life? Why do you wake up every morning, pull on a some clothes absentmindedly, and head to school, or work?
I have an answer, though it is probably different then yours. I wake up every morning, do my school with a grunt at math, and then head out into the day, to serve God. He put me here. He is real. So real.
In fact, this life is only about Him, to serve Him, to worship Him, to glorify Him for every breath and every happy moment you receive.
So, suprxsydni, I hope you will find Him, or stop running away...and let Him catch up to you.
I'll be praying for you.

Yes teenagers are turning away from religion but they're not the first generation to do it. And excuse me but going to church and reading the bible might make you an active christian but that doesnt mean others dont believe in god. I was living with two ladies who were active christians, I personally have never felt the need to attend church, but that was the beautiful thing about our house, we were all accepting of each others lifestyle. A couple of times I went to their church to watch them sing, deliver the service, or with them to the big sabbath lunches. Now there was a very wise old man that I met through their church and he said to me one day "darling believing in god makes a person a christian, going to church just makes you a active christian."
   Why would people want to be labeled in that sort of group anymore, we have all these racial wars over different beliefs. Why are they so many gods, so many different religions? Just about every culture has their own god and stories about how great they were. So who's right? Is Buddha our creator, is god our creator? At the end of the day it shouldnt really matter!
   I believe there is/was a creator! And I hope to meet him if I arrive in Heaven. But all I know for now is my grandfather looks over me, and he has spoken to me through my dreams. For those who say god speaks to them that must be an amazing feeling but Im happy with my grandfather. If god wants to chat with me he is going to need to break the ice and contact me. People have lost faith because the world is slowly becoming an ugly place, if he is still watch over us why isn't he doing more to stop this crazy world we live in? Why is he letting people suffer if he loves us as much as you say?

Only the smart teenagers are. When you're a child, you don't get to chose your religion, your parents do. So a lot of kids grow up thinking they are christians but really don't follow the way of the "bible". Many teenagers who claim to be christians haven't read the bible nor do they completely follow it, and I don't blame them. The bible contradicts itself in so many ways. The bible was written for weak minded people to follow. Duh.