Teens and civil servants

British teenagers have a positive perception of Jesus, according to an international study – while an unrelated report has revealed ‘woeful’ religious illiteracy among UK civil servants.

The group behind the report on teens said its goal is to help UK churches and Christian leaders ‘engage, disciple, and support this rising generation’. It is thought to be the first time such a study – by Barna Group – has been undertaken. It involved 25,000 teens from 26 countries, including 1,000 in the UK, across the religious divide.

Just 13% said they believe Jesus is still active in the world today. However, the research revealed that a third of teen Brits believe He offers hope to people and cares for them, while even more (37%) feel motivated to learn more about the Bible.