As traditional Christian denominations fail to offer relevance to an increasing number of young people, the proportion of the unchurched “nones”Ñthose who answer “none” in surveys of religious affiliationÑcontinues to rise within the developed world. Nevertheless, studies of Millennials show a generation far more concerned with purpose-driven actions and a desire for meaning-filled lives than its predecessors. Can any organized religion appeal to a generation which increasingly identifies as “spiritual but not religious”? And, if so, what might Millennials stand to lose and to gain by participating?

John Hamer