The Spirituality of Youth - What's the lesson ?

It is often remarked that as religious congregations initiate associate relationships in an effort toward renewal, most, if not all associates are the same age as the members of the congregations to which they belong.  It begs the question, "how might the associate relationship be of interest to young people ?"

Many youth today have dropped out of mainstream religion.  They are missing from our churches.   Many have chosen other paths for spiritual fulfillment while others have chosen none at all.

Adam Bucko and Matthew Fox

In an online interview with Adam Bucko and Matthew Fox about the spirituality of the Occupy Movement, Bucko comments:

"It is often said that youth do not know the language of the church. But in fact, the church does not know the language of the youth."

Bucko makes the case that youth are yearning for meaning and spirituality but not necessarily for the spiritual messages of a single mainstream tradition.  They live in a global village and as such draw from many traditions simultaneously.

As religious congregations work to develop associate programs, the message of Bucko and Fox has some inspiring insights and reflections that might be instructive.

To view this stimulating interview with Matthew Fox and Adam Bucko, click on the link below.

https://vimeo.com/46134685