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Summary
Churches across the U.S. are grappling with dwindling attendance and financial instability, forcing many to close or sell properties.
The Diocese of Buffalo has shut down 100 parishes since the 2000s and plans to close 70 more. Nationwide, church membership has dropped from 80% in the 1940s to 45% today.
Some churches repurpose their land to survive, like Atlanta’s First United Methodist Church, which is building affordable housing.
Others, like Calcium Church in New York, make cutbacks to stay open. Leaders warn of the long-term risks of declining community and support for churches.
I’m biased about how it affected my own life? You can read that I also criticized Christianity but was critical of militant atheism. Hard to make your point when you just pick half a sentence
It’s anecdotal evidence. Christianity has had a profoundly negative influence on my life.
You say my evidence is anecdotal then provide your own anecdote…? Bruh.
Anyways sorry it negatively affected you! Not defending Christianity nor its negativity.
That’s correct. If you’re going to say it helped you at a time you really needed it, but aren’t defending Christianity, then it’s worth pointing out that your experience was atypical.
I’m sorry but that’s a bad take. Christianity is the largest religion in the world. You’re saying that it’s atypical to benefit its own believers? lol nothing more to discuss if this is your logic
Absolutely. It’s brainwashing the working class against our own best interests - the opiate of the masses. Nice talking with you Comrade Miao, take care!