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Cultural Update: Dawkins is a Christian?; Social Costs of De-Churching; Spiritual Parenthood
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Building Intergenerational Relationships and Community in the Church
The church should serve as a place where intergenerational relationships are fostered to combat the rising loneliness in society. Human beings thrive in communities and extended families, not just within nuclear families. The church acts as an authoritative community providing love, acceptance, guidelines, and boundaries for its members, especially essential for the youth. Research emphasizes the importance of churches in creating healthy environments for teenagers in a culture facing fragmentation. The need for pastors to actively facilitate intergenerational relationships beyond nuclear families is highlighted. Christ redefined family by emphasizing relationships with those who do the will of God over biological ties. While the church cannot replace biological families, it should embody healthy familial roles and relationships crucial for individual well-being. The church plays a vital role in nurturing relationships with both humans and a divine connection, counteracting social disconnectedness prevalent in society.
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