By the time a kid is 13 or so, their worldviews are pretty much set, according to pollster George Barna.
Gen Zers, the 13-28-year-old set, are testing out their worldview and according to Barna’s former company, The Barna Institute, they seem to be breaking one of two ways.
Nearly 40% of Gen Z women identity as atheist, agnostic or nothing at all. On the positive side, Gen Z and Millennials of both sexes are the most regular churchgoers among all generations.
Dr. Alex McFarland of Truth for a New Generation says he's seeing the split as well.
“The Gen Z that are gravitating toward Jesus Christ and being a follower of Christ, Christianity, they're all in, and those that aren't seem to be all out.”
He says both sides are reaping the fruits of their decisions. Life is getting harder, particularly for women who reject God.
“As atheism has grown among many Gen Z women, also things that have grown are porn addiction, online gambling, the pitfalls and the things that have ensnared males for so many years. Now, sadly, it's ensnared the lives of many young women.”
These women appear to be disconnected from their parents and older adults in general.
There are other signs of revival. Bible sales are up 41.6%, Bible downloads up 79.5% and Christian music streaming is up 50%, according to Andrew Kolvet of Turning Point USA.
McFarland says those Gen Z women and men who are following Christ are finding deep connections that had been missing.
“This is a world that grew up on TikTok and, you know, 60-second attention spans, and Christianity offers something that's even more than timeless. In fact, it's eternal.”
