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(Christianity Today) Earlier this year, Gallup reported that for the first time in the country’s history, fewer than half of Americans were members of a church or house of worship. The news was covered widely, one of the biggest religious headlines so far this year. It resonated with many and seemed to indicate how dramatically the religious landscape has continued to … [Read more...] about 1 in 10 Non-Church Members Still Show Up Every Sunday

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) A 33-year-old man charged with soliciting sexual performances by a child used his position as an audio-visual contractor for churches to hire young women and girls under the guise of an internship before soliciting sexual acts, according to a news release from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office. Kenneth Tyler Hostin, who goes by Tyler, was … [Read more...] about Man Accused of Sexually Harassing Girls Through His Work With Texas Churches

by Emily McFarlan Miller (RNS) The Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber was installed this weekend as the first pastor of public witness for the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States. Bolz-Weber, who has often attracted controversy, is perhaps best known for her New York Times bestselling books, including “Shameless: A Sexual Reformation” and “Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful … [Read more...] about Nadia Bolz-Weber Installed as ELCA’s First Pastor of Public Witness

(ChurchLeaders) As ChurchLeaders has reported, some U.S. pastors are distributing letters that grant religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccinations. But while those documents may contain valid points about a congregant’s personal beliefs, experts say they probably won’t hold up under legal scrutiny. The increased interest in seeking religious exemption comes as more … [Read more...] about EXPLAINER: Don’t Count on a Pastor’s Letter to Help You Avoid COVID Vaccine Mandates