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==Religion in America==

==Religion in America==

After reading a number of CP articles, I realize that we accidentally present an inaccurate or outdated view of religion in America.  Religion in America has changed since we were growing up. 1) The traditional churches have declined in attendance.  To attract new members some churches have offered new ministries: weight loss, financial counseling, youth, etc.  2) Some churches are offering foreign language services or sublet to a separate foreign language congregation (such as Korean, Filipino, etc.)  3) More people are getting their sermons via television, radio or the internet.  4) Military chaplains and chapels are important for worship by the military and the families. 5) Wealthy people have private chapels on their weekend estates for privacy and security.  6) College based ministries must compete for student time and attention.  7) Historic downtown congregations have had to respond to migration to the suburbs, and small congregations face competition from mega-church congregations.  Religion continues to be an important social force in America -- it is not as much of a melting pot as it was decades ago.  Does anyone want to work on an article or additions to related articles?  Perhaps AlanE or AugustO can tell us if similar changes are happening in other countries. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 08:12, 30 May 2017 (EDT)

After reading a number of CP articles, I realize that we accidentally present an inaccurate or outdated view of religion in America.  Religion in America has changed since we were growing up. 1) The traditional churches have declined in attendance.  To attract new members some churches have offered new ministries: weight loss, financial counseling, youth, etc.  2) Some churches are offering foreign language services or sublet to a separate foreign language congregation (such as Korean, Filipino, etc.)  3) More people are getting their sermons via television, radio or the internet.  4) Military chaplains and chapels are important for worship by the military and their families. 5) Wealthy people have private chapels on their weekend estates for privacy and security.  6) College based ministries must compete for student time and attention.  7) Historic downtown congregations have had to respond to migration to the suburbs, and small congregations face competition from mega-church congregations.  Religion continues to be an important social force in America -- it is not as much of a melting pot as it was decades ago.  Does anyone want to work on an article or additions to related articles?  Perhaps AlanE or AugustO can tell us if similar changes are happening in other countries. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 08:12, 30 May 2017 (EDT)