Best of the Spectator The Book Club: why are Gen Z turning to Christianity?
Apr 23, 2025
Join Lamorna Ash, author of 'Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever,' as she investigates why Generation Z is turning back to Christianity amidst a supposed secular shift. She shares her own journey sparked by friends' dramatic conversions and the challenges of understanding faith in contemporary contexts. The conversation delves into personal crises that shape spiritual narratives, the search for community within faith, and how biblical texts are reinterpreted by younger generations embracing authenticity in their beliefs.
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Lamorna's Beginnings with Christianity
- Lamorna Ash's investigation began from a magazine piece on two university friends converting to Christianity.
- Her naive entry into the subject led her to immerse herself deeply and interview many people, marking the start of a personal and wide-ranging exploration.
Jacob Wrestling the Angel Metaphor
- Lamorna discovered the story of Jacob wrestling the angel as a metaphor for spiritual struggle and wrestling with faith.
- This image symbolizes the deep, personal engagement needed to understand Christianity, alongside others' experiences.
Immersive, Honest Reporting on Faith
- Authentic reporting of faith required Lamorna to immerse herself in communities and experiences she was often uncomfortable with.
- She integrated her personal struggles into the narrative for honest and empathetic coverage.
