[NYer]

New generation of evangelicals
Polls suggest that evangelicals under 30 are just as staunchly opposed to abortion, and almost as concerned about "moral standards" in general, as their elders. But a February Pew survey found that younger evangelicals are more likely than their parents to worry about environmental issues; 59 percent of those under 30 said the United States was "losing ground" on pollution, compared with 37 percent of those over 30.

Acceptance of homosexuality is also greater among young evangelicals. One in three under 30 favors same-sex marriage, compared with one in 10 of their elders.

Redeem the Vote, a group formed in 2004 to register young evangelicals to vote, is campaigning with black churches in Alabama for capping the interest charges on short-term "payday" loans, which can hit 400 percent a year. The group's founder, physician Randy Brinson, said he finds that young evangelicals are intensely interested in practical ways to help their communities and are little swayed by issues such as same-sex marriage.

"These kids have gone to school with people who happen to be gay, and they don't see them as a direct threat. They may think that lifestyle is wrong, but they don't see it as something that really affects their daily lives," Brinson said. "The groups that focus only on a narrow agenda, especially gay marriage and abortion, are going to decline."

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[Always Right]

"These kids have gone to school with people who happen to be gay, and they don't see them as a direct threat. They may think that lifestyle is wrong, but they don't see it as something that really affects their daily lives," Brinson said. "The groups that focus only on a narrow agenda, especially gay marriage and abortion, are going to decline."

Someone is engaging in wishful thinking. It is not that it is a threat, it is that it is just wrong. Two men do not make a marriage.

[massgopguy]

When you hear how the younger generations support same-sex marriage (how is it Constitutional for the government to use a church word?)you can actually hear the anticipation that the Left has for the death of the Greatest Generation.

[Sloth]

Government should not be in the business of regulating adult sexual relationships, homo, hetero or otherwise. It doesn’t bother me if some Hellbound fags want to shack up under whatever sort of contract they desire. But there should be no government endorsement of such a relationship, nor should there be a legal re-defining of the word “marriage” to encompass such a thing.

[viper592]

I, as a Southern Baptist, Don’t blame Frank Page for the results of this pole. I blame the liberal/moderate pastors of the last 30 to 40 years, who never preached against sin, and Made Jesus out to be some all accepting God that will take you whether you accept him or not.

The Church I currently attend has many in it that accept abortion, homosexuality and other sins. These are the people that sat under the last 3 pastors the church has had, all of which (the former pastors) now Serve with the very liberal Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. It is these wolves in sheep’s clothing that got us into the situation we are in now.

Fortunately we have a new conservative pastor starting June 3.

I am all for preaching against sin. (abortion, homosexuality, or otherwise) But I don’t believe in doing it in a “God hates fags” sort of way.

The Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is sufficient for all, but it is only efficient for those who accept Him. Without Him, we are all doomed to Hell.

[Paleo Conservative]

Acceptance of homosexuality is also greater among young evangelicals. One in three under 30 favors same-sex marriage, compared with one in 10 of their elders.

I wonder how many of those are married and have children?

[Coldwater Creek]

These kids are way off track, and really do not know what a true Evangelical is!

[Elsie]

Polls suggest that evangelicals under 30 are just as staunchly opposed to abortion, and almost as concerned about "moral standards" in general, as their elders.

NIV Luke 18:7-8
7. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?
8. I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"

[rwfromkansas]

Those poll results seem off.

I am surrounded by young evangelicals, and not one supports gay marriage.

The young evangelicals don’t beat gays over the head, but they aren’t okay with gay marriage, either.