A new study featuring thousands of teenagers across the globe found destructive thoughts are more common among young people “who express that they don’t believe in anything spiritual, are uncertain about their beliefs, or believe they sin, but don’t believe in Jesus.”
Dr. Arnie Cole, director of research and development at The Center for Bible Engagement, the organization that commissioned the survey in partnership with Our Daily Bread Ministries, said the results offer some ominous signs parents and faith leaders must address.
Cole told CBN’s Faithwire his organization — part of Christian ministry Back to the Bible — has long explored how people become “spiritually formed,” with the focus turning to young people in recent years.
His most recent research explores the intersections of increased social media use, increased mental health problems, and decreased engagement in faith.
