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 not ignorant enough to say just because one doesn’t think god or Santa are real that both things are the same. Semantics matter. Comparing religion to fairy tales is generalizing to the max.
Blocked. You’re arguing in bad faith and just trying to get me without reading what I even wrote. Waste of time.
Ahh oh no! They, they said they blocked me!
The horror!
That’ll learn ya. I bet you’ll never do it again. Not unless Jehovah 1 tells you to in a dream anyway. A substantial donation will get you on the schedule, don’t delay.
Oh, I know that guy. Surprisingly chill dude.