Review:
"These rich and subtle papers demonstrate that generation X is neither Western civilization's deliverance nor its nemesis."
-Alan Aldridge, "American Journal of Sociology
..."provides a typology that helps readers understand GenXers and their religious needs.."
-"Religious Studies Review, October 2001, volume 27 number 4
"Each chapter is unique, interesting reading and includes specific references for that particular case study (from Christian Tattoo parlors to a Friday Night Live Shabbat service).."
-"Religious Studies Review, October 2001, volume 27 number 4
""GenX Religion is a fascinating foray into the spiritual expression of a varied group of youthful seekers... The book's editors... offer illuminating chapters that attempt to define Gen-Xers and posit a theory of their religion... the book is an engrossing look at the colorful way in which Gen-Xers are making an unconventional mark on the American religious landscape."
-Teresa Watanabe, "Los Angeles Times
"GenX Religion looks deep into the gap between traditional by-the-book churches and solitary postmodern spirituality to find a thriving world of youthful religious gatherings-a Christian tattoo parlor, a Baptist nightspot, a Latino drama troupe, a Korean students' Bible study, Sunday services for hip African Americans, shabbat and schmoozing for Jewish singles, committed fellowships and casual associations-with hardly anyone over thirty! This is a fascinating book."
-R. Stephen Warner, University of Illinois at Chicago
Synopsis:
GenXers are assumed to be a thoroughly secular and apathetic group, but actually they attend church in roughly the same numbers as Baby Boomers. This book is the first to examine the myriad ways GenXers reinvent religion, from church services in dance clubs to sacred tattooing, Christian hardcores who worship in the mosh pit, and Gothic spirituality. This book is of interest to ministers and youth group leaders, social analysts, members of the media - anyone who wants to understand Generation X, as well as sociologists and other scholars working in the fields of religion and popular culture.
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