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Americans Say Churches Have a More Positive Effect on Society than Tech Companies

Americans Say Churches Have a More Positive Effect on Society than Tech Companies


clock icon 08 Aug 2019
author icon Derek Welch


50% of the U.S. hold a negative attitude toward the impact of tech companies Tech companies were looked at as having a positive impression on the United States a mere four years ago. However, things...

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Secularization: A Third of Canada’s Churches Will Close

Secularization: A Third of Canada’s Churches Will Close


clock icon 17 Mar 2019
author icon Elisa Meyer


Almost 9,000 churches will close in Canada. According to the National Trust for Canada, low numbers of people making up congregations, combined with the high repair costs for old churches, is driving...

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Thousands of Churches in the U.S. are Being Converted into Condos, Bars, and Hotels

Thousands of Churches in the U.S. are Being Converted into Condos, Bars, and Hotels


clock icon 30 Nov 2018
author icon Elisa Meyer


High costs and lack of attendance are forcing churches to close down. America is facing a strange problem, where a large number of churches have to shut down, as they are unable to maintain the upkeep...

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Churches Now Included in Oklahoma “Stand Your Ground” Law

Churches Now Included in Oklahoma “Stand Your Ground” Law


clock icon 10 May 2018
author icon Gary Nguyen


The state already allows lethal force against break-ins. The state of .  A bill signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin has made this possible. Supporters of this bill said they believe residents...

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FEMA Allowing Churches Destroyed by Hurricane Harvey to Apply for Aid

FEMA Allowing Churches Destroyed by Hurricane Harvey to Apply for Aid


clock icon 03 Jan 2018
author icon Elisa Meyer


The Trump administration made the changes The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under Trump administration announced a policy change on January 2, 2018. This revised policy will permit houses...

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On The Eighth Day, Man Created Beer – Breweries Popping Up in Old Churches

On The Eighth Day, Man Created Beer – Breweries Popping Up in Old Churches


clock icon 09 Oct 2017
author icon C Barnett


Church authorities screen buyers to preserve the gravitas of the building The reasons for a house of worship transforming into a place where another kind of spirit is handed out can be many. The most...

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New Jehovah’s Witness Headquarters Hosts First Open Houses


clock icon 28 Apr 2017
author icon Nathan Glover


Jehovah's Witnesses are conducting a series of open houses at their new headquarters outside New York City. The Jehovah's Witness denomination is among the most popular churches in the world....

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Did You Know Your Church May Have a Hidden Bowling Alley?

Did You Know Your Church May Have a Hidden Bowling Alley?


clock icon 11 Oct 2016
author icon Kelly Frazier


As early as 1860, churches with bowling alleys were already becoming common across the Midwest and in the Northeast. Churches are more than religious institutions where people can connect with their...

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Kenyan Churches are Being Painted Yellow in a Display of Unity

Kenyan Churches are Being Painted Yellow in a Display of Unity


clock icon 22 Aug 2016
author icon Gary Nguyen


Painting houses of prayer the color of hope: yellow. The world as we know it is burning with interreligious violence and hatred. While religious extremism is on a phenomenal rise, misunderstandings...

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Egyptian Christians Hope for Approval to Build New Churches

Egyptian Christians Hope for Approval to Build New Churches


clock icon 19 Aug 2016
author icon Kelly Frazier


Christians wait for Egypt government to end a 160 year ban on the construction of new churches While Muslims are facing a lot of discrimination and are finding an increase in legislations that restrict...

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