There are a plethora of reasons young people say they are turned off by the religion they were born into, or religion in general. Some cite the conservative views of many faiths, like opinions on politics or same-sex marriage, as well as outdated structures of power. But the co-founders of Alabaster believe these issues shouldn't be blamed necessarily on religion as much as its existing structures.
"Christian art and design can come off as really cheesy," says Brian Chung. "But faith, like everything, needs to meet the culture where they are. So we're creating materials that are approachable, and also represent the intersection of art and faith."
"Christian art and design can come off as really cheesy," says Brian Chung. "But faith, like everything, needs to meet the culture where they are. So we're creating materials that are approachable, and also represent the intersection of art and faith."