The Negative Perceptions Of Christianity

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Over time it has appeared to be that the perception of Christianity is growing more and more negative. From recent studies and research done by Gabe Lyons and David Kinnaman also president of the Barna group, has found that two in five young people possess negative views of Christianity (Kinnaman, David. "Unchristian”.) After hearing this the big questions that come up are the what, who and why of this problem.There is a growing negative perception of Christianity among young adults; however, research indicates that Churches who take a Biblical approach, by attempting to understand the culture of the young adults and accepting their different perspectives are making strides to grow their congregations. Christianity, what is supposed to

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