Gen Z May Be Religious, But They Don't Trust Institutions

Wearing bright-orange shirts and standing on a strip of grass facing Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the small group of young protesters held signs that read, "Love God. Love your neighbor. Act on climate." This wasn't just a Saturday afternoon demonstration; it was also an expression of faith, as the placards suggest. These young people were part of YECA, or Young Evangelicals for Climate Action; their speech was filled with quotes from the Bible -- Ecclesiastes, to be specific, said YECA field organizer Jenna Van Donselaar.