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RELIGION AND THE (YOUTH OF) 21st CENTURY

RELIGION AND THE (YOUTH OF) 21st CENTURY I have always had this in mind, and tried to understand it anywhere possible. Religion as we know it expects us to understand some things without actually knowing the complete ins and outs of it. Islam and Christianity are very prevalent in the part of the world I come from, and I know for sure that in Christianity, one is told that without the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, some Divine concepts cannot be understood. In Islam, belief in the 'unseen' is part of making your faith a complete one. The 21st century world is also full of Scientific and technological advancements. In science, having 'faith' in something alone to prove its existence and potency is not considered conclusive, unless it is verified through acceptable methodologies. The youth, or the people of today are drifting away from religion, as was practised a few years ago. The devotion the youth of today have is generally not comparable to that of the older