The Silent Crisis in Christian Homes: Why PEERS Testing Matters More Than Ever

For decades, many Christian families have assumed that raising children in a Christian home, attending church, or enrolling in a Christian school would naturally produce a strong biblical worldview.

But what if that assumption is no longer true?

What if, despite our best intentions, the next generation is being shaped more by culture than by truth?

The Reality We Can’t Ignore

Since its founding in 1986, the Nehemiah Institute has been measuring worldview through a powerful assessment known as the PEERS Test.

PEERS stands for:

• Politics

• Economics

• Education

• Religion

• Social Issues

This 70-question assessment evaluates how individuals think across the major pillars that shape culture and life.

Over 125,000 students from Christian homes, schools, and churches have taken this test.

And the results are sobering:

• Over 90% of youth from Christian homes score in Secular Humanism

• Less than 3% score in Biblical Theism

Let that sink in. This is not a small issue. This is a generational crisis.

The Battle Is Not Political — It’s Foundational

As Dan Smithwick, founder of the Nehemiah Institute, makes clear:

Culture is not shaped at the national level. It is shaped in our homes, our churches, and our communities.

We often look to elections, policies, or leadership changes as the solution.

But the deeper issue is this:

What do we actually believe—and where did those beliefs come from?

If our thinking is not rooted in Scripture, it will be shaped by something else. And today, that “something else” is winning.

What the PEERS Test Reveals

The PEERS Test doesn’t measure feelings. It measures thinking.

It reveals whether a person’s worldview aligns with:

• Biblical Theism

• Moderate Christianity

• Secular Humanism

• Socialism

Each category reflects how someone interprets truth, authority, morality, and purpose. And perhaps most importantly—it exposes inconsistencies. Many who identify as Christians discover their views on key issues actually align more with secular culture than with Scripture.

More Than a Test — A Tool for Transformation

The PEERS Test is not about labeling people. It’s about equipping them.

Once completed, participants receive:

• A confidential scorecard

• Immediate insights into their worldview

• Access to Position Papers that explain biblical perspectives on commonly missed questions

These resources help individuals:

• Rethink assumptions

• Strengthen convictions

• Align beliefs with truth

As documented through years of development and testing, the PEERS assessment has demonstrated strong validity and reliability as a worldview measurement tool .

Why This Matters for Families, Churches, and Education

If we are serious about:

• Raising strong men and women of character

• Building faith-centered families

• Preserving a free and moral society

Then we must start with worldview clarity.

Because behavior flows from belief. And belief flows from worldview.

This is where:

• Christian education

• Homeschooling

• Church discipleship

…must go deeper than surface-level teaching.

A Call to Action: Start at Home

The solution is not complicated—but it does require action.

Start by asking:

• Do I know what I believe?

• Is it rooted in Scripture?

• Can I explain it to the next generation?

Then take the next step.

Get Your Free Worldview Checkup

The PEERS Test is available online—for individuals, families, and groups.

It is:

• Quick

• Confidential

• Eye-opening

And it may be one of the most important steps you take in strengthening your faith and your family.

Final Thought

Dan Smithwick puts it simply: PEERS + PILLARS = LIBERTY

If we want to restore a strong, free, and God-centered nation…

…it starts with how we think.

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Get your personal Worldview Checkup today and begin the process of aligning your life with truth.