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Atheists in the Pews? The Rise of the Secular Church

January 29th, 2024

Across the country, secular 'churches' are sprouting up left and right, as nonreligious youth search for community. Some Christians, however, decry these new churches are cheap imitations of the real thing.

Progressive Spirituality 130 Comments

Coronavirus Forces Reopened Churches to Shut Doors Again

May 22nd, 2020

A Georgia church is closing its doors after a brief re-open, as several congregants tested positive for coronavirus. The event has reignited the debate on whether churches should be open at all during this pandemic.

Political & Religious Controversy 14 Comments

Trump-Supported Drive In Churches Face Legal Opposition

April 16th, 2020

Drive-in churches are springing up everywhere in lieu of regular church service, and local governments are shutting them down just as quickly. Now the Trump DOJ is stepping in - to defend the churchgoers.

Political & Religious Controversy 30 Comments

Church and State Collide During Easter Services

April 15th, 2020

Despite stay-at-home orders designed to stop the spread of coronavirus, many churches held in-person Easter services this weekend, potentially putting the lives of attendees and their loved ones at risk.

Political & Religious Controversy 19 Comments

As Global Death Toll Mounts, Churches Choose God Over Science

March 25th, 2020

As we try to stop the spread of coronavirus, some church leaders are defying the mandatory quarantine laws and gathering their congregation on Sunday as usual, suggesting that they have a God-given exception to the rule.

Life and Death 38 Comments

Defying Public Health Experts, Some Churches Refuse to Close

March 18th, 2020

During the current pandemic, the CDC recommends that we avoid gatherings of 10 or more people to help curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Some church leaders are pushing back, insisting God's door never closes.

Political & Religious Controversy 160 Comments

Report Predicts 35 Million Christian Youth Will Leave Faith by 2050

October 1st, 2019

A new report from two Christian organizations shows that Millennials are leaving Christianity in droves and calling it "the largest single generational loss of faith in American history."

Christian 43 Comments

Are Evangelicals Responsible for LGBT Skepticism of Religion?

June 14th, 2019

The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study found that LGBT adults are losing their religion. Is a lack of Evangelical acceptance driving LGBT adults away from church pews, or is it something else?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 158 Comments

How One Church Sign Is Changing Hearts and Minds

June 11th, 2019

The Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Oregon has managed to unite Muslims, African Americans, the LGBT community, and many more groups with positive messages on a roadside sign.

Progressive Spirituality 52 Comments

Taking Jesus Online: Churches Adapt in the Digital Age

May 15th, 2019

Life in the digital age revolves around smartphones and internet connections. Now some tech-savvy churches are using unique approaches to capitalize on our digital dependence.

Science & Technology 23 Comments

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