Culture Resources
Youth culture generally refers to the ways adolescents and teenagers differentiate themselves from the parent culture of their community and is seen in the range of youth subcultures.
It is difficult to pin down exactly what youth cluture is as it is constantly evolving and changing. It differs from parish to parish, from school to school and at times, from young person to young peron. Experiences of youth cluture can be both positive and negitive. Knowlegde is a key to working effectively within these subcultures. There are loads of online resources to learn more about the youth cluture context you find yourself working in.
Here are some to start you off:
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Iamsecond.com
I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living.
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xxxchurch.com
XXXchurch.com is a non-profit Christian website that aims to help those who struggle with pornography. Its target is consumers and those in the adult entertainment industry.
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The Monkey and the Fish: Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church By Dave Gibbons
Dave Gibbons begins the Monkey and the Fish: Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church with an eastern parable.
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The Complex Christ: Signs of Emergence in the Urban Church By Kester Brewin
The Complex Christ combines a theological integrity with imaginative and innovative ways of thinking about Church.
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Life of the Beloved By Henri J M Nouwen
"We can desire to become the Beloved only when we know that we are already the Beloved."
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Out of Solitude By Henri J M Nouwen
Henri Nouwen invites us to reflect on the tension between our desire for solitude and the demands of contemporary life.
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Drugs, Crime, & Sexual Assaults: Irish Stats
Ireland is the 13th easiest country to obtain drugs in worldwide.
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Sexual Addiction, STD’s, Rape & Eating Disorders: Irish Stats
Approx 13 million was spent on prostitution in the South of Ireland in 1999.
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Alcohol Abuse, Suicide & Divorce: Irish Stats
The highest levels of binge drinking in Europe occurs among 15-16 year olds in Ireland.