Loosing their Religion

[Earth Wind and Fire]

I can't really speak for the USA except to say that one person with whom I exchange emails occasionally is appalled at Christian support for Trump. She has actually stopped attending church because of sermons in support of the man. I have no idea to what extent her view is replicated throughout America, but I don't suppose that she is entirely alone.
The situation in Britain is rather exciting. Young people are becoming very interested in Christianity. I can give you several examples of this if anyone is interested. Youngsters are anxious and depressed and are looking for something meaningful. Many older people too are seeking.
So while the larger denominations are falling off a cliff number-wise, independent, Bible-preaching churches are growing fast. My own church only had around 20 people attending weekly before Lockdown; now we have around 60, and two weeks ago we had 78. We really struggled to fit everybody in! Attending the annual conference of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, I found that most other churches in the fellowship are also growing. Maybe revival is closer than we think!

Hmmm, frankly I am appalled by our politics on both sides of government and wish for a third party with real conservative integrity and moral standing but that’s me and probably my outdated ideals of right & wrong. Ultimately, it’s in Gods hands but much prayer is needed.

 

[Scarlett O.]

Hmmm, frankly I am appalled by our politics on both sides of government and wish for a third party with real conservative integrity and moral standing but that’s me and probably my outdated ideals of right & wrong. Ultimately, it’s in Gods hands but much prayer is needed.

Dear brother, I am so with you on this!!

 

[JonC]

Losing their religion: why US churches are on the decline

As the US adjusts to an increasingly non-religious population, thousands of churches are closing each year – probably accelerated by Covid

www.theguardian.com

I can only speak for the NE part of USA, churches are by and large shrinking and closing their doors and I really don’t see younger generations having an interest. So what’s next?

A couple of things could be the issue:

1. Younger generations have been groomed to abandon religion
2. Churches have abandoned their First Love

What I have seen is also a factor. Churches have become dogmatic traditiinalists and unbiblical in the faith that they hold. Younger generations are not persuaded by traditions that they recognize as irrelevant. These include Arminianism, Calvinism, theories of the Atonement, and eschatologocal positions.

Younger generations not only want a faith but they want a faith that works. I've seen very active youth groups (College students) who reach out to the community, who fellowship in Chriat, who teach Scripture, who devoted themselves to God's Word, and who organize and ho on mission trips. They have a heart for God. BUT they don't have a heart for the theological systems men have developed and men use to identify their sects.

 

[JesusFan]

A couple of things could be the issue:

1. Younger generations have been groomed to abandon religion
2. Churches have abandoned their First Love

What I have seen is also a factor. Churches have become dogmatic traditiinalists and unbiblical in the faith that they hold. Younger generations are not persuaded by traditions that they recognize as irrelevant. These include Arminianism, Calvinism, theories of the Atonement, and eschatologocal positions.

Younger generations not only want a faith but they want a faith that works. I've seen very active youth groups (College students) who reach out to the community, who fellowship in Chriat, who teach Scripture, who devoted themselves to God's Word, and who organize and ho on mission trips. They have a heart for God. BUT they don't have a heart for the theological systems men have developed and men use to identify their sects.

Add to the mix emergent churches, and deconstructionmovement, that ends up redefining essentials of the faith and really denying them

 

[Walter]

Thank you…how are you guys doing. Merry Christmas to you & your family.

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family also. My wife continues with the infusions with mixed results. She is doing better than she was this time last year though. We mention your wife each morning in our prayers. God's got this!

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family also. My wife continues with the infusions with mixed results. She is doing better than she was this time last year though. We mention your wife each morning in our prayers. God's got this!

Thank you….please remember deacons granddaughter in your prayers as well…she is just a little girl and she has gone through so much. Please Lord, let 2025 be a year of healing for all.

Happy new year to you both, your in our prayers.