It is an honor to have you as a donor member! Share today. #40 iZ Culture | SUPPRESSING SANCTITYDr. Stephen Phinney: Generation Z is marrying at significantly lower rates than previous generations, with many delaying or rethinking marriage altogether.
Many Gen Zers prioritize emotional health, career stability, and personal growth before marriage.Listen to the iZ Podcast version: Rape and sexual violence are rising concerns among Generation Z, with young people facing disproportionately high risks. According to national data, 69% of sexual assault victims are between the ages of 12 and 34, placing Gen Z squarely in the most vulnerable demographic. Females aged 16 to 19 are four times more likely than the general population to experience rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault. Even more sobering, one in three female victims of completed or attempted rape experienced it for the first time between the ages of 11 and 17. These statistics reflect not only a crisis of safety but a cultural breakdown in how young people are protected, educated, and supported. As digital exposure, social isolation, and mental health struggles increase, so does the urgency for communities, ministries, and families to respond with truth, healing, and proactive care.
PERMISSIBLE SEXUALITYFrom the beginning, God designed human sexuality to be a sacred expression of covenant love within the bond of marriage.In Genesis 2:24 (ESV), Scripture declares, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” This “one flesh” union is not merely physical—it is spiritual, emotional, and relational, reflecting the intimacy and exclusivity of God’s covenant with His people. Yeshua affirmed this design in Matthew 19:4–6, reminding us that what God joins together, no one should separate. Sexuality, in its purest form, is a gift meant to be cherished and guarded within the sanctity of marriage—a place where love, trust, and holiness flourish under God’s blessing. This is a weighty concern, and it deserves to be addressed with both biblical clarity and pastoral care.Scripture teaches that God designed sexuality to be expressed within the covenant of marriage—where love, honor, and holiness protect both body and soul (Genesis 2:24; Hebrews 13:4). When a generation turns away from these commands, the consequences are not merely cultural—they’re deeply spiritual. Many Gen Z youth, shaped by a world that dismisses God’s boundaries, find themselves overwhelmed by desires they were never taught to steward. Without truth, some fall into patterns of casual fornication (sex), while others tragically become victims or perpetrators of sexual harm, rape. This isn’t because they’re inherently evil—it’s because they’ve been left without the guardrails of God’s Word. The answer isn’t condemnation—it’s restoration. We must call this generation back to the beauty of God’s design, where intimacy is sacred, and love is protected by covenant. HIGHEST RATES OF RAPE IN HISTORYThe rise in rape statistics is tragically linked to a generation grappling with suppressed and misdirected sexual desires. God designed sexuality to be expressed within the covenant of marriage—a sacred space where desire is protected by love, honor, and commitment. But as marriage becomes increasingly delayed or dismissed, especially among Generation Z, the cultural safeguards that once guided sexual expression are eroding. Without the biblical framework of covenant, many young people are left to navigate powerful desires with little wisdom, accountability, or spiritual grounding. As a result, we’re witnessing a troubling surge in sexual activity outside of marriage—often casual, often disconnected from emotional or spiritual intimacy. In the most grievous cases, this confusion and lack of restraint leads to forced sexual encounters, where consent is ignored and dignity is violated. This isn’t merely a moral issue—it’s a spiritual crisis. When a generation abandons God’s design, the consequences ripple through every layer of society. The answer isn’t shame—it’s restoration. We must call young people back to the beauty of God’s boundaries, where desire finds its rightful place in covenant love, and where intimacy is no longer a weapon, but a gift. GOOD-BYE MARRIAGEWhen marriage is no longer upheld as the sacred boundary for sexual expression, the moral foundation of a society begins to erode. God established marriage as the covenantal context in which intimacy could flourish—safe, holy, and life-giving (Genesis 2:24; Hebrews 13:4). But when that standard is cast aside, sexuality becomes detached from commitment, and desire becomes driven by impulse rather than covenant. What was once a gift becomes a commodity. Immorality, once shameful, becomes normalized—even celebrated. The result is a culture where purity is mocked, fidelity is rare, and the image of God in human relationships is distorted. This unraveling doesn’t stop at the physical—it spills into the spiritual. When a generation rejects God’s design for marriage and sexuality, it invites confusion, brokenness, and spiritual chaos. As Romans 1 warns, when people exchange the truth of God for a lie, He gives them over to the consequences of their choices. We see this today in rising rates of sexual violence, identity confusion, and relational collapse. But even in the midst of this darkness, God’s call remains: return to Me. His design still stands, and His grace still restores. The path back begins with repentance, truth, and a renewed reverence for the covenant of marriage. We asked multiple outspoken Gen Zers the “why” question. Here are the top reasons given:“Money Pressures”
“It’s Old Fashioned”
“Fear of Divorce”
“Goals First”
“Dating Fatigue and App Disillusionment”
“Government Penalties”
Not a single one mentioned that marriage is a sacred bond, a spiritual mandate, or that marriage remains one of the strongest predictors of family stability, child well-being, and economic resilience. Its decline affects not just individuals, but the broader social fabric—impacting poverty rates, crime, and community health. This puts the Z+ generation at high risk. The Enemy’s Goal of Population ControlThere is a growing concern among many cultural observers and faith leaders that the decline of marriage, the rise of sexual immorality, and the normalization of gender confusion are not merely social trends—they may be symptoms of a covert ideology aimed at population control. When God’s design for family is dismantled, and covenant marriage is replaced with casual, unstable relationships, the natural outcome is fewer stable households, fewer children, and a generation increasingly disconnected from legacy, by discouraging marriage and promoting lifestyles that fragment family formation, society subtly suppresses reproduction under the guise of personal freedom and progressive values. This ideological shift aligns with broader global narratives that view population growth as a threat to economic and environmental stability. Instead of honoring life and promoting healthy families, many policies and cultural movements now celebrate childlessness, delay parenthood, and redefine gender roles in ways that confuse identity and diminish fertility. The spiritual cost is staggering: when a generation is taught to reject God’s commands for intimacy, marriage, and fruitfulness, they inherit chaos instead of blessing. What appears as liberation is often a calculated erosion of divine order—one that leaves hearts empty, families broken, and nations weakened. The call to the Church is clear: restore the standard, proclaim the truth, and prepare the remnant to stand. Beneath the surface of declining marriage, rising immorality, and sexual confusion lies a deeper agenda—one cloaked in the depraved methodologies of birth control and abortion. What society promotes as “freedom of choice” often functions as a calculated dismantling of God’s design for fruitfulness and covenant. Birth control, once introduced as a tool for family planning, has evolved into a cultural permission slip for consequence-free promiscuity. Abortion, framed as healthcare, has become a tragic solution to the fallout of that same permissiveness. Together, these systems suppress the natural outcome of intimacy—children—and sever the sacred link between sexuality and legacy. The result is a generation taught to disconnect desire from responsibility, and life from love. It is not merely a social shift—it is spiritual warfare against the image of God in humanity. Return to Covenant, Restore the StandardBeloved, we are living in days when the foundations are being shaken—marriage is mocked, purity is rare, and the image of God in male and female is under siege. But this is not the time to shrink back. It is time to rise. The Word of God declares, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3, ESV). The answer? We rebuild. We return. We repent. Yeshua is calling His people to restore what the world has defiled: the sanctity of marriage, the beauty of covenant intimacy, and the sacredness of life. We must no longer be silent while a generation is led astray by lies that separate love from truth, desire from holiness, and freedom from obedience. As Paul warned in Romans 1, when a people exchange the truth of God for a lie, they are given over to dishonorable passions and a depraved mind. We are witnessing this now—not just in the world, but in the Church. So here is the challenge: Will you stand? Will you teach your children the truth? Will you model covenant faithfulness in a culture of compromise? Will you speak life where death is normalized, and purity where perversion reigns? The time is short. The harvest is ripe. And the remnant must be bold. Let us return to the ancient paths—where marriage is honored, sexuality is sacred, and the fear of the Lord is our delight. “Choose this day whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15, ESV). Chat with me privately HERE. Your “click” for help will be handled personally by me. Gen Zers, “Return to The Garden” | Lyrics Stephen Phinney | Vocalist Elijah MusikaI respond to all messages personally! Please don’t hesitate to DM me.The End Times Chronicles is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Prayerfully consider helping us with a small DONATION. We want to extend our eternal gratitude to each of you for taking the time to read our publications and engage with our posts. Your support and interest mean the world to us, and it motivates us to continue creating content that resonates with you.
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