Students are rare in some local church congregations

By Rachel Bridges

At a Christian Science church in Raleigh, there’s only one college student in the entire congregation. (Rachel Bridges/Carolina Connection)

Since the 70s, the number of college students who identify as non-religious has almost doubled, according to studies by UCLA.

Christian Science, a sect of Christianity that includes metaphysical aspects, was a small religion to begin with, boasting only 270,000 members at its peak. At a Christian Science church in Raleigh, there’s only one college student in the congregation.

Rachel Bridges reports.

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