The faith community can help. The faith community has an important piece of the answer to the problem of teen pregnancy. Its members' beliefs and values impact adolescents' sexual behavior. We know the faith community can make a difference. No other single reason was cited more often.
Few groups provide direction on beliefs and values better than the faith community itself.
Sexuality education in the context of personal faith and spiritual values is very important. All youth need sexuality education. If a faith community's message is abstinence until marriage, youth will still need to know what it is they are to abstain from. We can support and enhance the work we are each doing on this issue. We can support each other as we try to reach the young people within our influence.