A lot of people might be 'losing their religion', but that doesn't mean that their faith is waning.
A lot of people are no longer interested in being part of an organized religion. They may have been let down by a church, or disappointed by a church, and there's some baggage there for whatever reason.
Religion focuses on outward behavior. A relationship with our Creator is an inward transformation. Religion focuses on what we do, while a relationship focuses on what our Creator did...and does. Religion is about us. A relationship is about Him.
Churches likely need to change some things in order to reach this current generation, and the generations to come. Not change the message...but change the way the message is presented.
Even though religious affiliation is on the decline, there is much interest among individuals in a spiritual life. Instead of seeing these research trends as a threat...churches should likely see them as an opportunity.
