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From Baby-Boomer to Millenial Christians: Ten Trends

by Dr. Bobby Harrington

The world is changing ... fast.  Born in 1953 and 1958, we are Baby-Boomer Christians.  My children were born in the 1980s, which makes them Millennial Christians.  Baby Boomers were the biggest generation of Americans, but Millennials are even bigger.  Born from 1978 through 2000 they are the emerging opinion leaders and shapers of our culture.  Along with my wife, all four Harringtons are striving to genuinely trust and follow Jesus Christ, but we have very different orientations in that pursuit.  The cultural forces that have shaped us are very different. Read More

QUOTED from the OP:

To many Millennials, being focused on defining what and who is right also means focusing on where others are wrong. Millennials often reject the overstatement of truth and oversimplification of complex issues they see at the hands of Babyboomers.  They are post-moderns who know that most issues defy neat packaging and summary solutions.  They dislike it when leaders and speakers act like they have it all figured out.  They gravitate to those who humbly speak the truth and include others.  Embracing and acknowledging diversity among people and ideas are key.  They enjoy inviting lots of people into the process and showing respect for the honest differences that exist

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I especially like this passage/comment, and I fully support it.  There were many comments from both categories of believers that I agreed with, but this one is one I personally strive to live.

God bless, and thank you for the good read/prespective.