Spiritual Restlessness
A recent survey says Americans are changing churches and faiths at an alarming rate. The religious landscape of the country is very fluid. More than 44 percent of adults have either switched religious affiliation or dropped any connection to a specific religious tradition altogether. All major religious groups see turnover, indicating that many are restless.
Americans say they are highly “spiritual”—that is, they profess belief in God and look to a holy tradition for a basis in life. Many say they regularly attend church. But this survey shows there is also a restlessness among a high percentage of people, moving from church to church in search of something to satisfy a deep need and longing.
When it comes to religion, it seems many people today are “always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth” (2 Timothy 3:7). People “will not endure sound doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:3).
Religion must satisfy our deepest desires and needs. True religion can do that. But you have to find the truth, live it and stay with it for the rest of your life. True religion is not for the faint of heart. Have you found what you are looking for?