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Back when I was studying to get my master’s degree in theology, I did a deep dive into secularization theory, both in general, and specifically in the United States. There was one piece of information I came across that I found fascinating in the moment, and it has always stayed with me. Roger Finke, currently a sociologist at Pennsylvania State University, did research on the history of religion in the United States and detailed his findings in a chapter in a book titled Rel

I recently spoke to the senior class at a Catholic High School about preparing for the college campus and I began by posing to them a scenario and question that I often ask college students: Imagine yourself 20 years from now. For seniors in high school this would mean you are 37-38 years old, well into your career, and have started a family. At that time what do you think will be more important to you: 1) The job you have and how good you are at your job or 2) Your family an