New Gods in America: An Informal Investigation into the New Religions of American Youth Today

For hundres of thousands of today's youth, in search of self and spiritual meaning, traditional Christianity and Judaism are not enough. Instead, they are turning to Scientology, Zen, Transcendental Meditation, and myriad other "new" relisions rapidly springing up all over the country.

New Gods in America is a fascinating exploration, by a noted journalist, of these faiths - new to the United States - and their new American followers. Interviewing hundreds of these unconventional believers, ...