The church of the future will reside in an urban setting, will consist of many minorities, and will adopt progressive social values, according to a report published recently by the Center for American Progress titled "New Progressive America: The Millennial Generation."
According to this report, the Millennials -- born from 1978 to 2004 -- are an increasing force in American life and politics. The Millennial group will dwarf the size of the baby boomer generation, while bringing about changes in society that the boomers abandoned after they matured.
Sixty-four percent of Millennials agreed that "religious faith should focus more on promoting tolerance, social justice, and peace in society, and less on opposing abortion or gay rights," according to the report. Only 19 percent disagreed.
Millennials were a major force in the election of Barack Obama in 2008. By the year 2020, they will constitute 40 percent of the entire American electorate.
Indeed, the trend toward multiculturalism, urbanism, and changing social ideas is a reality. Just how these trends will influence and shape the church of the future remains to be seen.
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