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The vast majority of American Christians were raised in the faith—and most can point to the influence of their moms. In a 2023 study, the American Bible Society found that a majority of believers remain in the same religious tradition as their mothers.
This agrees with a large body of mainstream social science research dating back to
the 1970s that says the active faith of mothers is a strong predictor of religious transmission. Some of this may be attributed to the natural bond children have with their mothers. But there is also research that shows that moms take a more active role in faith formation in America.
For every 100 Americans raised by Protestant
mothers:
99% of Christian teenagers talk about God with their mothers
71% of Christian teenagers read the Bible with their mothers
70% of Christian teenagers pray with their mothers
63% of Christian teenagers say their mothers encourage them to go to church
62% share the same faith tradition as adults
19% have no religion
11% joined another Christian tradition
4% are now Catholic
4% are other
Source: Editor, “Mothers Of the Faith,” CT magazine (May/June, 2024), p. 17
What
does this research suggest to Christian mothers everywhere aout their important role in seeing their children embrace a spiritual walk for their own personal journey? Also important, what does it suggest to Christian fathers about the importance of supporting the mother of their children in raising their kids in the fear and admonition of the Lord, and leading by example in word and deed?
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up”
Have a great day and God bless!
