Millennials are choosing pizza, push-ups and video games over church

The New York Post ^ | August 2, 2017 | Lauren Steussy

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Millennials are losing their faith and replacing it with pizza, pushups and profound digital connections.

Just 27 to 28 percent of people in their 20s and early 30s attend religious services regularly, according to the latest figures from the Pew Research Center. Compare that to the 38 percent of baby boomers who log time in houses of worship, and 51 percent of folks in the silent and greatest generations who still show up for services.

Instead, millennials are getting their spiritual fix from secular pursuits such as fitness classes and Facebook groups — community-driven activities that create a sense of fellowship, inspire meaningful reflection and sometimes include uplifting music.

“They were raised to think for themselves,” says New York University sociology professor Mike Hout. “Millennials are skeptical of authority, including religious institutions.” They’re also redefining sacred rituals on their own terms, as these stories show.

[Salvation]

**alter boy**

Oh, dear. How were you altered? (Changed)

[BuddhaBrown]

“How were you altered?”

Well... I did have to wear a dress for the job.

[Salvation]

I believe they are called a cassock (black) and a surplice (white.)