Churches fight to stay open as attendance dwindles
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Churches faced with empty pews are fighting to keep their doors open, while former houses of worship are being converted into bars, clubs and luxury condos.

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.

  • gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    6 days ago

    that have nothing to do with Christianity (or the other Abrahamic religions which hold the majority on representativeness)

    Lists Luciferianism as their first example

    Bruh you trolling or what?

    they’re opening fire not just towards Christianity, but also towards these marginalized and less-represented belief systems.

    We know? Why should we care that a belief system is less represented? It’s still imaginary bullshit either way

      • gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        3·
        6 days ago

        So, what? Luciferianism has nothing to do with Christianity.

        Ridiculous statement, holy shit. The only reason that name is relevant is Christianity, it absolutely is related from it’s very beginning.

        The Luciferian label—in the sense of Lucifer-worshipper—was first used in the Gesta Treverorum in 1231 for a religious circle led by a woman named Lucardis (Luckhardis). It was said that in private she lamented the fall of Lucifer (Satan) and yearned for his restoration to heavenly rule.

        Feel free to check out my Lemmy comment history

        Lost enough brain cells already, thanks

        It’s called “karma” on certain occult/esoteric faiths.

        “Respect people’s mythical bullshit because of mythical bullshit!” What an argument! Sadly: nah, fuck that

        Respectfulness is a must

        It absolutely isn’t