A substantial proportion of young people are engaging in herbs and crystals as part of routine spiritual practices, according to a research firm that specializes in surveying youths.<\/p>\n
Springtide Research Institute told CBN\u2019s Faithwire it found 44% of young people between the ages of 13 and 25 \u201cengage with herbs\/crystals as a spiritual practice.\u201d Shockingly, 21% do so on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n
These results were found in the polling firm\u2019s \u201cState of Religion & Young People 2022\u201d report, underscoring the reality that young people are finding alternative sources of religion and spirituality in an era of rampant secularism and less attachment to Judeo-Christian values.<\/p>\n
With culture skewing away from the faith, a vacuum is in its place, and young people are desperately looking to fill the holes.<\/p>\n
\u201cYoung people today are lonely and desperate to experience a deep sense of connection,\u201d Kevin Singer, head of media and public relations at Springtide, told CBN\u2019s Faithwire. \u201cIf that isn\u2019t happening in churches and other faith communities, they will find it elsewhere \u2014 typically online \u2014 where independent spiritual teachers are making their living.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crystals and herbs are two New Age practices some believe hold the power to offer healing or ward off evil spirits, with these elements and practices sparking concern among many Christians.<\/p>\n
As GotQuestions.org explains, \u201cAccording to crystal healers, the careful placing of crystals on a patient\u2019s body is supposed to line up with or stimulate the body\u2019s chakras and promote healing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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