The Holy Post 678: Is Gen Z Having a Religious Revival? with Ryan Burge
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Jul 16, 2025 
Ryan Burge, a professor and pastor, dives into the pivotal shifts in religious beliefs among Gen Z, presenting data that challenges the notion of a revival. He discusses the IRS ruling on churches endorsing candidates, sparking debates on free speech versus partisanship. The controversial use of biblical themes in a DHS recruitment video raises ethical questions about faith in politics. Burge also critiques the blending of scripture with governmental agendas, emphasizing the need for authenticity in today's religious landscape.
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No Revival Among Gen Z Yet
- The idea of a Gen Z religious revival is mostly wishful thinking without strong data support.
- Religious affiliation plateauing isn't a revival, but a pause in decline.
Gen Z's Religious Uncertainty Rises
- Gen Z attends church less and has higher rates of religious disaffiliation than millennials at the same age.
- They are less certain about belief, often occupying a middle ground between belief and nonbelief.
Hope Drives Revival Expectation
- Christians crave revival as a hopeful antidote to ongoing decline and unrest.
- Dispensational theology fuels tension between expecting moral decay and praying for revival.
