Aware of Christianity in some cultural contexts but do not want to learn more about it. Generally apathetic toward Christianity, not hostile.
People in the Uninterested stage may have Christian friends but see their friends’ faith practices as a way to be a good person. They do not see Christianity as necessary. The Uninterested may not be apathetic or avoidant toward Jesus, but more likely toward Christianity, the Church, or Christians.
“I don’t struggle. I don’t feel a need to become religious.”
“Just because I am not going to church and not baptized doesn’t mean I am going to go to hell.”
“Nobody has come up to me and told me you need to be a Christian, because you’re missing out on this and this…I don’t think I am missing out on anything, I hope not.”
“People should give to the poor and not to a church or a temple.”
“I know enough about Christianity and do not want to know more.”
Those in Uninterested are typically aware of Christianity on some level but are genuinely uninterested in learning more.
Rather, the goals of those in Uninterested are:
May be disinterested in spirituality/religion in general, and Christianity is a part of that.
Tend to have a neutral view of Christians, neither positive or negative. Skeptical of organized religion but may be open to Jesus.
Thinking about spiritual or religious questions is very low/infrequent.
No curiosity about Christianity. Nothing unique or fascinating about Christianity (or religion in general).
Have some familiarity with Christianity through friends/family, shows/movies, media, but may have very little information or misinformation on Christianity.
Have decided that Christianity is not for them.
If someone moves in to this stage intentionally, or is intentionally dechurched, they are unlikely to move out of this stage.
May become Hostile due to negative interactions with Christians or if they have negative thoughts about Christian worldviews.
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