This narrative presents a compelling case for a spiritual resurgence among Gen Z, but it warrants scrutiny through multiple lenses. The strongest version of this story—what we might call the "steelman"—is that young people, disillusioned by societal upheavals like the pandemic, are turning to faith in unprecedented numbers. Pruitt’s firsthand accounts and Barna’s data lend credibility to this claim, suggesting a genuine shift in generational attitudes toward religion. However, the framing leans ...