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Read more: . . A Christian college in Kentucky has experienced a religious awakening from TheEconomist.

The spontaneous nature of the revival—typical of revival movements—also highlights Gen Z’s dissatisfaction with institutions, whether religious or secular. In some ways it attests to their desire for genuine experiences but it also may augur social disengagement.

Gen Z seems tired of the culture wars. Kevin Brown, Asbury’s president, told me students are not asking “What do you believe?” but “Does this work?” Students also emphasised the revival had nothing to do with politics (unlike some so-called revival tours led by Trump followers).

Gen Z is not known for its piety. A full third are non-religious and nearly one in five are agnostic or atheist. But it would be premature they are giving up on faith. Surveys indicate many are still interested in learning more about Jesus and the Bible.

This week I wrote about the spiritual revival happening at Asbury University, a small Christian college in Wilmore, Kentucky. Driven by Gen Z, it has been in mays the opposite of organised religion and a reminder that younger generations want an authentic faith.

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