#637: Appeal of Gangs

Gangs. They are responsible for almost half of violent crime in the United States. And yet, boys and men continue to join these groups in droves, some recruited as early as elementary school. Why? Here’s a big reason. As boys interact socially, they are always asking three questions: “Who is with me?” “Who is in charge?” And, “What is our mission?”Often, church groups and social clubs, although well-intentioned, fail to answer those questions. If we aren’t answering these questions for boys, ...