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Study: Young People Want More Authentic Portrayals of Faith and Spirituality in Media

A groundbreaking UCLA study uncovers a significant disconnect between young people's active online spiritual exploration and their dissatisfaction with mainstream media's inaccurate portrayals of faith.

Study: Young People Want More Authentic Portrayals of Faith and Spirituality in Media

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A groundbreaking UCLA study uncovers a significant disconnect between young people's active online spiritual exploration and their dissatisfaction with mainstream media's inaccurate portrayals of faith.

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A groundbreaking UCLA study uncovers a significant disconnect between young people's active online spiritual exploration and their dissatisfaction with mainstream media's inaccurate portrayals of faith.

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