Perceived alienation amongst youth is often a determining factor in whether retention occurs. This study examined whether certain variables such as belief in Adventist Doctrine correlate with alienation from religion. Twenty randomly selected academies along with 400 students participated in this study. A strong relationship was found between alienation and inconsistency between profession and practice reported by youth in the lives of their religious teachers. A moderate relationship was found between alienation and the concept of religion held by the adolescent.