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For Immediate Release
May 5, 2026
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More Gen Zers identify as Christian, but many are falling for the ‘siren song of socialism and alternate worldviews’
Dr. Alex McFarland: ‘Christians should not say what they think new Christians want to hear; instead, you must speak the truth’
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A new survey by respected surveyor Dr. George Barna and Arizona Christian University shows conflicting trends among Gen Z members, roughly defined as people born from 1997 to 2012.
“More are claiming to be Christians, and substantially more say they are ‘deeply committed to practicing their religious faith,’ and more are reading their Bibles on a weekly basis,” the survey says.
But at the same time, “skyrocketing numbers of Gen Z adults now embrace socialism over capitalism—up 17 percentage points from 22% to 39% in the past four years… another dozen-plus spiritual indicators remain unchanged—including nine foundational worldview measurements such as their understanding of God, of human nature, and the Bible—leaving Gen Z with a biblical worldview level of just 1%—the lowest of any American generation.”
“While we should be encouraged by the growing interest in Christianity among these young people, the other findings indicate that more Gen Zers may be falling prey to the unbiblical siren song of socialism and alternate worldviews. We need to up our game in conveying the truths of the Bible,” says renowned speaker, author and apologist Dr. Alex McFarland.
“I think of 2 Timothy 4:3: ‘For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.’ The answer is found in an earlier verse: ‘Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage — with great patience and careful instruction.’ (2 Timothy 4:2)
“Our role as Christian ministers and seasoned Christians is to teach, support, mentor and rejoice with each new Christian’s decision to accept Jesus, whether they be members of Gen Z, Baby Boomers or any generation. We should not say what we think new Christians want to hear; instead, we must speak the truth. To young Christians of all ages, I would encourage you to find teachers who speak truth and to avoid at all costs those who have a form of godliness but deny its power.”
Alex McFarland Ministries’ newly launched Revive US events provide life-changing information to everyone from those merely curious about Christ to those seasoned in the Christian faith. Each event answers five critical questions:
- Is there evidence that God is real and Jesus is the only way to heaven?
- Whose truth is true and what does that even mean?
- Should our Christian faith guide government and our daily lives?
- How will we recognize the end times?
- Does God care about me?
Revive US events reignite the faith for Christians, introduce it to others, and impart knowledge with eternal consequences to everyone.
To learn more about Alex McFarland Ministries’ Revive US events, click here.
Alex McFarland currently co-hosts “Exploring the Word” on the American Family Radio Network, airing daily on nearly 200 radio stations across the U.S. He is also the host of the “Alex McFarland Show,” which airs weekly on NRB TV and YouTube. The “Alex McFarland Show” podcast is available here.
McFarland and theologian Bert Harper, veteran cohosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast “Exploring the Word,” are proud to announce their newest book, “100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times.” Available now, the book concisely answers biblical questions about God, Scripture, Christian Living, and more. A follow-up to their previous work, “100 Bible Questions and Answers for Families,” this book promises to guide you through some of the most fascinating and frequently misunderstood topics in Christianity: end-times prophecy and life in the everlasting new creation.
Alex McFarland has authored or co-authored more than 21 books, including the newly released 100 Bible Questions & Answers on Prophecy and the End Times,” “10 Issues that Divide Christians,” “The God You Thought You Knew,” “10 Answers for Skeptics,” “10 Answers for Atheists,” “The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity,” published by Focus on the Family, and more.
McFarland is a frequent guest on Fox News and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, CBN, La Vie (France), and various news outlets including CBS, FOX, NBC, CSPAN, SRN, and the Associated Press (AP) wire service. He is a contributing writer in print and electronic media, including LA Times, Boston Herald, OK- Celebrity News Magazine, Christianity Today, Charisma, On Mission, Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine and more.
Learn more about Alex McFarland Ministries at its website, Facebook and Instagram pages, or X feed.
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