Why do today's youth turn away from Jesus?

Question

My grandson told us last week that he is a non believer.

This stuff makes me sick. Why are today's youth throwing away their future in heaven for the gifts of the earth?

I would expect that kind of garbage from these hippie atheist types. But not someone raised in the house of the Lord.

I'm taking him out of my will and have no choice but to no longer help pay for his college. If you want to turn your back on Jesus, be ready for the consequences.

If more adults would put consequences for this kind of crap, we would help bring back children to the Lord.

I blame these types that run shows like "Will & Grace" and run around talking about worshipping rocks and acting European. No wonder we are in trouble as a nation. I can only hope my grandaughter stays away from this guy until he gets his act straight. She actually acts like a female, just like in the 50's and 60's. Now, they don't. Most just eat a lot and talk to other girls. Divorce is horrible.

CHICO,

What in the world are you talking about? I have to work still, unlike you probably. I write for a living. Jesus has helped me, why not you?

Answer 1

I'm 25, and there are the youth that were raised and went to Church all their life. Some of the them who rebelled will find their way back hopefully, some just need to be talked to by peers closer to their age who believe..There is so much peer pressure out there now and it's not cool to serve God, etc.. is what they are being told. There are others though that yearn to know more, but aren't getting that in their family, so we as teachers are teaching them as best as we can about Jesus. I was not one that found God in my family all the time. I rebelled against my parents and went to Church as I wanted to get away from their arguing. I found family and community there more than I got in my own family. Just pray for the youth that they find Jesus. They will in their own time and way. It helps though if the older folks set the example. I use to watch television 24/7 but not any more, as I've come to realize there isn't anything worth watching much any more except 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, family oriented shows. There is too much garbage out there for these kids today.

Answer 2

"Why do today's youth turn away from Jesus? "

Because they develop critical thinking skills.

As to the rest of your idiocy...

I'm really glad I'm not your child. You clearly have no sense of family. You seriously disowned your child for changing his beliefs? You have no idea what love is, and that poor child is better off away from you. You are in desperate need of some counseling. Punishing someone for no longer being Christian just goes to show how bad of a Christian you are. If you had been a true Christian, you would have set a good example and he probably would not have left.

I hope your granddaughter escapes your abuse quickly. She will be happier once she follows in your grandson's example.

Answer 3

You do mention some valid reasons why youth turn away from Christ.
The entertainment industry has made a large contribution to sapping spirituality.
I noticed you did not mention religion as a cause for youth turning away from Christ.
When a religion preaches a 'divine mystery' such as the trinity, not even able to explain it themselves, one can't blame an inquisitive mind for developing doubts.
Also, when so many priests, parsons and reverands come up empty, no sound answers, to decent questions ....the disappointment is crushing.
I agree with your comment, but you did not go far enough.
Christendom has been a poor representative of Christianity.

Answer 4

Maybe, deep down, he was hoping you could give him a good answer as to why he should believe since you are obviously a faithful person. He is in college to learn and question and we must, as believers, be ready to defend our faith when these questions arise.
Please don't punish him for having these questions. He will just use that as an excuse to justify his position. (Christians are too judgemental.)
Instead, show him that you respect his position, as wrong as it may be, and he will be more open to listening to you.
Don't quote the Bible just yet. After all, if he is an athiest it will mean nothing to him at this time.
To start with, get down to basics: How do I know God exists? and build from there.
For an excellent treatment of this, go to the website of Peter Kreeft. He has audio as well as written proofs of the existence of God as well as many other topics.
Another excellent resource is "The Case for Faith" by Lee Strobel. Show your grandson the love that Jesus would want you to show and there is an excellent chance you can bring him back to God. Be patient, I'm sure God is counting on you, that is why He made this boy your grandson.
May God bless you and your family

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Imagine the state we'd be in if God did it that way... what if he washed his hands of us in Eden?

Your judgement on your grandson, contrary to what Jesus taught, will only serve to drive him farther from the faith.

What example have you set that he has decided he is a non-believer?

People of all ages turn away - stop picking on the youth and look at the example we older folks have set for them to follow - the scripture says to train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. There are two sides to that - if we train them to Godliness, they will seek God. If they seek the things not of God, we can only deduce that we have trained them that way - either that or the Bible is lying about the whole issue.

And females in the 50s and 60s were active in the things you deplore today, once you look under the veneer of modern culture.

Answer 7

Wow. Are you serious? In case you are, here goes:

Youth are turning away from Jesus because of people like you. The attitude that atheists are hippy types is totally wrong. I was raised in the house of the Lord, and I am an atheist too. Youth are more educated nowadays, and they are embracing the premise of independent thought. Just because YOU believe in something does not make it right and does not mean your grandson should believe it. Maybe he made an informed decision that the fairy tale you embrace is false.

We are not in trouble as a nation because of the LACK of religion, but rather from the surplus of the "In God We Trust" supporters.

You are being totally unreasonable for refusing to help pay for his college, etc. ALL BECAUSE HE DOES NOT BELIEVE THE SAME WAY YOU DO? That's utterly ridiculous. AND, what you call paying consequences will probably push him farther away from you and Jesus. Punishment should not be the motivation for loving the Lord.

Answer 8

They don't know any better. Many children aren't raised in the faith, and those who are tend to go through a stage of rebellion - especially if it's crammed down their throats. They need to have the freedom to decide for themselves. If we beat people over the head with our bibles, it tends to create resentment and push them AWAY from God. Jesus didn't do it that way, and we're supposed to imitate Him. Matthew 13 tells the parable of the farmer who sows the seed, and the soils the seed falls on. NOWHERE in the parable does it say anything about the farmer trying to force the seed to grow - that is GOD'S job. We are to plant the seed and pray for right results. I work around many college students who don't believe, but because I don't go around preaching at them, they are willing to listen to godly advice with an open heart when they DO ask for my opinion. The best witness we have available to these children is the way we live our lives, because they are NOT going to listen to sermons. God will deal with them in HIS time - they will either turn to Him, or suffer the consequences later.

Answer 9

I don't think you comprehend what christianity really is. I'm very sorry for you, but have to wonder if you aren't the reason your grandson turned his back on Christ. Maybe its because of your bad fruit, which I gotta say disinheriting a child for not believing what you want them to is very rotten fruit indeed. Christ loves us unconditionally, you don't seem to have a clue what that means, so you're a very bad example of a christian, which would turn people away from Christ. Take a good long look in the mirror before blaming your grandson.

Answer 10

The problem with the nation is too many people trying to stick their nose in everybody else's business; including Christians trying to make this country into a theocracy.