The Rise of ‘apatheism’ and what it means for Christians and the Gospel
By Ian M. Giatti
Pastors say apathy is their top challenge amid indifference from ‘Gen Z’
The Rise of ‘apatheism’ and what it means for Christians and the Gospel
Does this phenomenon and description reveal the spiritual emptiness of younger people? They have many material blessings, but no purpose or eternal goal—nothing to fight and work for. —ed.
Ian M. Giatti
christianpost.com
May 13, 2022
Scripture is full of promises for those who follow Christ — both for the present and the future. Yet nearly a quarter way through the 21st century, the Church is facing some of its most dire challenges yet.
Recent poll findings suggest it’s not just unbelievers who are cool towards the Bible and its teachings but also those who already identify as Christians.
A newly released study from the Nashville-based Lifeway Research has found apathy inside the Church was cited as the most common “people dynamic” challenge facing pastors today.
Lifeway’s “Greatest Needs Of Pastors” study asked 1,000 Protestant pastors to identify …