On another UB blog, this comment was posted regarding why children today are less interested in religion: "... it simply may be that younger people are not interested in becoming involved in obsolete forms of social organization which are fading in relevance because of radical changes in the way people communicate and participate in community."
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So, I wondered if I had any topical insight ... then viewed several internet pages to get focus:
Re: "radical changes in the way people communicate and participate in community"
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At first, this reality seemed to suggest a solution (adapt to these "radical changes"). But then the question arises: does this communication/participation include "religion"? If not, such adaption is only part of the solution. That children are not attracted to modern religion seems factual, but where to begin? I browsed several web pages to get focus:
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/ ... kids-study
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http://www.slate.com/articles/health_an ... magic.html
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https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Withou ... s_li_ss_tl
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/devon-cor ... 37893.html
"Easter has been a time for chocolate bunnies and a celebration of spring. Christmas in my world is about the food, time with family, carols and general good cheer."
Hmmm ... This comment hints that commercialism of religious holidays further dilutes the significance of the holiday. And not-so-subtle governmental pressure for political correctness guides public celebration of the holiday to the "lowest common denominator" of religious expression.
Also, to the extent that we promote commercialism in our own celebrations, we communicate to children that the religious foundation of the holiday is less significant. Yet, definition of a religious holiday should not derive primarily from product marketing promoted by mass media
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With both Christmas (certainly) and Easter (nearly) a lost cause, more meaningful religious holidays should help define the "new & improved" religions of the 21st century, holidays that will (hopefully) depend on less materialism for those celebrations.
Rod
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