American Families of Faith
Five Ways Religiously Devoted Teenagers Willingly Sacrifice
What sacrifices do modern teens make for faith? They reject societal norms, embrace devotion, and shift priorities.
Laura McKeighen
December 4, 2024
What sacrifices do modern teens make for faith? They reject societal norms, embrace devotion, and shift priorities.
How do religious couples perceive God in their relationship? They report seeing divine purpose, strength, and unity.
How does gratitude affect families? It fosters virtues, strengthens faith, and nurtures relationships.
How does faith impact marriage? Studies reveal God as a central, unifying force in lasting unions.
Marital success hinges on humility over pride, with faith playing a key role in relationship harmony.
What anchors the spiritual dedication of today’s American youth? Comprehensive research unveils commitments to traditions, God, scriptures, and community leaders as the guiding lights in their spiritual journeys.
How do transcendent experiences affect relationships during turmoil? Many find that spiritual experiences guide them to improve connections, change their lives, and help families grow closer in times of strife.
Engaging in regular family dinners protected against the harmful effects of the pandemic by increasing emotional closeness and providing dependability.
COVID had a mixed impact on family communication. Excessive time together was hard, but families benefited more from a greater sense of family connection.
The world’s getting angrier and colder. We were struck by how diverse families cultivate humility through religious practices.
Lots of families are hurting—with plenty of strained relationships between parents and children. Could a little more humility help us all?
Despite strong hopes otherwise, many religious parents are seeing their children choosing a different path—a freedom that is as painful as it is Godly.