This document discusses religion and teen media. It notes that media can act as a gateway to expose teens to different religions. Religion is also utilized by media as a way to attract audiences. The document examines how various religions are depicted in teen television shows. It analyzes how renewed cultural conservatism has led to religion influencing depictions of teen sexuality in media through abstinence programs and virginity pledges. The rare depictions of religion in teen media are still connected to the religious nature of social structures and society in the United States.