2007-09-10 04:44:20 · 29 answers · asked by The Burninator 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Keep in mind that age isn't necessarily wisdom. Some stay childish all their lives.
2007-09-10 04:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ymmo the Heathen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are Christians over 30. "Sophistication" I will equate to being carnal or worldly. As you follow the ways of the world, you become less apt to following the Lord. The devil deceives us into believing that as you acquire the pleasures and desires of this world then you have reached a level of success or "sophistication".
Christians are commanded not to love the world.
1John2:15-17; "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world-the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does---comes not from the Father but the world."
2007-09-10 13:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Tori 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering that the majority of the population is over 30, and over 80% of americans consider themselves to be christians, your question seems pretty silly.
Furthermore, it takes "sophistication" to understand a metaphorical language and apply the tenets of a religion to your personal life. People that think that the essence of christianity is believing in literal interpretations of the bible are the ones who lack sophistication. As people grow older their level of self awareness increases, and the ways that their faith can play a role in their lives may become more clear. Wisdom and experience expose mankind to the universal and timeless truths about his nature, many of which are addressed by christianity.
2007-09-10 12:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by skot302002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sixty one years old and have been a believer for over 37 yrs.
Sophistication has NOTHING to do with anything. Once you believe the wonderful gospel that saves, you are SEALED unto the day of redemption.
THEY may leave Christianity, but God doesnt leave THEM. They have become a member of a living entity called the BODY OF CHRIST.
2007-09-10 11:50:23 · answer #4 · answered by goinupru 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have found that as I get older time has a different meaning. It gives me understanding of the verse that says to God one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. Out of love for us God makes the scriptures relevant to every generation. Wouldn't it have been sad for the disciples if they thought they would have to wait 6000 plus years to see the kingdom. At this end of life I can look back and see how God has walked with me, blessed and taught me things I needed to know for my spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Most of all I know without a doubt that I am loved and never have walked this world alone. There is a peace that passes understanding when you come to know Him. As one comes closer to the grave they have more of a focus on Him and the world to come, so No, they don't leave Christianity they seek for it. God bless you young one. Mmm
2007-09-10 12:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. Seems like there is a large number of young and old Christians with fewer in the thirties- fifties age group. I think this is because, with increasing commitments to a job, house and family, many reduce attendance at church and bible study - no time for it.
2007-09-10 11:57:41 · answer #6 · answered by cheir 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm over 30.
...but I think I see your point and I don't necessarily disagree. I never left "Christianity" (in the sense that I never stopped trying to follow Jesus), but I did leave the church for most of my 20s and 30s...and in my experience, many of those that start out in the church (i.e., are raised Christian) lose their "passion" for it in their 20s and 30s...but in my experience, many of them start returning when they mature.
I have my theories about why this happens, but they are beyond the scope of this question so I'll save them for another opportunity. *smile*
2007-09-10 11:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by KAL 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 49--Been a Christian since the age of 7. I'm educated & well-read, I've done a bit of reading on other religions but I haven't found anything better than Christianity.
2007-09-10 12:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by wanda3s48 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't seem that way. And as people grow more sophisticated, they tend not to feel the need to try to tear down others' beliefs.
Don't worry, you'll see...
2007-09-10 11:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we are young we are full of Rebellion and turn away from God saying, "We don't care."
Rebellion is in the heart of men even when we are older, but we then use wisdom to say it was the fault of others why we turn our backs on God.
It is a wise thing to listen to this:
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
2007-09-10 12:20:36 · answer #10 · answered by Bobby B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More sophisticated, or just more mature? In the old testament, I forget where, there is two baskets of figs. One basket had bad figs that didn't mature, the other basket had figs that ripened to maturity. The basket that had the figs that didn't mature were good for nothing, and thrown away.
2007-09-10 11:56:49 · answer #11 · answered by Lukusmcain// 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋