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Sometimes the best thing to do is just stand up when everyone stands, and sit when everyone sits, until you figure out what the heck is going on.
Despite a recent uptick, church attendance numbers have been declining steadily in both the United States and Europe. Explanations for the trend range from the child sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic church to the antimodern cultural outlooks of fundamentalist and conservative evangelical denominations. But Richard Beck, a professor and experimental psychologist at Abilene Christian University, has … Continue reading
The week before, as I sat in a very inspirational teen worship service in a large, well-known church on the Southside of Chicago, I made a mental note that I needed to venture out and make a choice to worship somewhere that placed me far, far from my comfort zone. And that’s how I ended … Continue reading
LONDON — The Church of England’s governing body has moved closer to barring priests from belonging to political parties that disagree with the church’s teaching on racial equality. Tuesday’s vote in support of draft legislation targets membership in anti-immigrant groups including the English Defense League and the British National Party. The proposed change in church … Continue reading
The Catholic Church has approved an iPhone app that helps guide worshippers through confession. The Confession program has gone on sale through iTunes for £1.19 ($1.99). Described as “the perfect aid for every penitent”, it offers users tips and guidelines to help them with the sacrament. Now senior church officials in both the UK and … Continue reading
Johnny Mack Young, Lawrence Parker and Frederick Jackson attend graduation ceremonies at William E. Donaldson prison in Bessemer, Ala., after completing Vipassana meditation classes. The courses are held four times a year in the prison gymnasium. by Debbie Elliott Deep in the Bible Belt, an ancient Eastern practice is taking root in the unlikeliest … Continue reading
By Pamay Bassey So, with April came the first anniversary of my grandmother’s death. April 22nd, 2009, she passed away. She was the only grandmother I ever knew. And I only saw her a few times as an adult. But her mere existence had an impact on my life. She was a strong woman, who … Continue reading
Christians plan a Mass in Cairo’s Tahrir Square today, and Muslim protesters said they would form a ring to protect them during the service. The Mass planned for 2 p.m. (7 a.m. ET) will pay tribute to those killed during clashes. Meanwhile, the Muslim Brotherhood said it will meet with Egypt’s vice president Omar Suleiman … Continue reading
Just because a lot of people tell you something is weird, doesn’t mean it is.
by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS February 1, 2011, 03:29 am ET Whenever Nicole Garcia visited gay-friendly churches with large numbers of Hispanic people in the congregation, she would check the brochures and other materials geared toward gay churchgoers and their families and usually find a common theme. “Typically what I’d see are materials written for white families … Continue reading
My 52 Weeks of Worship Project 