I Believe in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Young People Speak About Their Faith

The vast majority of American teenagers hold some religious affiliation. But what role does it play in daily life? How can young people maintain religious beliefs in a secular world? In I Believe In ..., award-winning journalist Pearl Gaskins brings us intimate conversations with young Christians, Jews, and Muslims. They offer varied and overlapping perspectives on topics such as peer pressure, dating, gender roles, worship, mourning, and American society. Often poignant, at times shocking, and always honest, these are unique accounts of the struggles and joys of belonging to a certain faith. With photos, poems, and resources for further reading, I Believe In ... provides a valuable introduction to different faiths and rich insight into the complexity of religious identity. Book jacket.Gaskins, Pearl Fuyo is the author of 'I Believe in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Young People Speak About Their Faith', published 2004 under ISBN 9780812627138 and ISBN 081262713X.