According to CNN, many young Christians are giving up Facebook, MySpace, and other social networks for Lent.

Some of my friends think it’s silly, since people usually give up food. I wanted to give up something that’s really hard for me.
- Emily :: 16-year-old

If you have not realized it yet, social networks have become a staple of life for younger generations. If you want to reach young people but have never experienced online social networking, you do not fully understand a major part of their culture.

[via Ypulse]