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    Are young people finding religion, and where?

    Ideological schisms favoring conservative views and controversies within religious institutions are turning many young people off religion. Now, some places of worship are trying new approaches to attract younger congregants.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 17, 2019 • 1 min read

    Ideological schisms favoring conservative views and controversies within religious institutions are turning many young people off religion. Now, some places of worship are trying new approaches to attract younger congregants.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Brie Loskota

      Executive director at the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at USC

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