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I’m so fascinated by what Barna comes up with—with what his team of research gurus find out about Americans today. In a recent article titled “Young Adults and Liberals Struggle with Morality,” these were the results of yet another study: “American society has become more intrigued by moral issues in recent years, as evidenced by the fact that 55% of adults discuss moral issues with others during a typical week. But a nationwide survey by The Barna Group indicates that Americans have also redefined what it means to do the right thing in their own lives. “Researchers asked adults which, if any, of eight behaviors with moral overtones they had engaged in during the past week. The behaviors included exposure to pornography, using profanity in public, gambling, gossiping, engaging in sexual intercourse with someone to whom they were not married, retaliating against someone, getting drunk, and lying. A majority of adults had engaged in at least one of those eight behaviors during the past week. “One of the most stunning outcomes from the Barna survey was the moral pattern among adults under 25. The younger generation was more than twice as likely as all other adults to engage in behaviors considered morally inappropriate by traditional standards. Their choices made even the Baby Boomers—never regarded as a paragon of traditional morality—look like moral pillars in comparison. “According to George Barna, who directed the survey, the results reflect a significant shift in American life. ‘We are witnessing the development and acceptance of a new moral code in America,’ said the researcher and author, who has been surveying national trends in faith and morality for more than a quarter-century. ‘Mosaics (ages 18-24) have had little exposure to traditional moral teaching and limited accountability for such behavior. The moral code began to disintegrate when the generation before them—the Baby Busters (ages 25-43)—pushed the limits that had been challenged by their parents—the Baby Boomers (ages 44-62). The result is that without much fanfare or visible leadership, the U.S. has created a moral system based on convenience, feelings, and selfishness. “The consistent deterioration of the Bible as the source of moral truth has led to a nation where people have become independent judges of right and wrong, basing their choices on feelings and circumstances. It is not likely that America will return to a more traditional moral code until the nation experiences significant pain from its moral choices.” These results are scary, to say the least. And they are proof that we need to be educating our children on what’s right and wrong, what God says in His Word, and what absolute truth is. It seems many parents are more concerned with getting their kids to the next soccer practice or dance lesson than teaching them Scripture, disciplining their behavior, and protecting their eyes and ears from the filth that’s thrust their way through radio and television. It’s time we stand up. It’s time we take responsibility and lead the next generation in the right direction. Parents should take control of their children’s upbringing. And if you’re not a parent, find a young person to mentor. It’s time we reach out to the lost who are filling their lives with these immoralities to find temporary peace and satisfaction. It’s our job to point them to Jesus—the One who can give them hope and salvation. Do your part before its too late. http://ivotevalues.com/blog/comments/barna_young_adults_and_liberals_struggle_with_morality/