tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395959113568829045.post6169854553904772045..comments2024-03-28T11:48:06.623-04:00Comments on Veteran AF: Lapsed EvangelicalsNeil Gussmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04667154945595202472noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395959113568829045.post-48230891295368456072009-09-29T23:36:54.775-04:002009-09-29T23:36:54.775-04:00I've heard the stats too. It's interestin...I've heard the stats too. It's interesting to see how much the Army reflects the home culture as well in that respect. It is tougher to get and keep youth in the church and into adulthood. Many are drawn in by the "entertainment" value added in many congregations, but eventually grow bored because the spiritual depth isn't there. When the newness wears off and the cheerleaders tire, what's left is the simple everyday relationship with God, and that's work. <br /><br />Sometimes I think there's a disconnect. They have a hard time making modern real-time application of the ancient truths.Susan Cronkhttp://susancronk.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com