Audrey Barrick
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Americans' Confidence in Religion Waning, Poll Finds
Just three years ago, half of the U.S. adult population felt the influence of religion on American life was rising. Today, only a little more than a quarter believe so and 67 percent of Americans say religion as a whole is losing influence on American life.
Megachurch Grieves Loss of Christmas Show Performer
Following the fatal fall of a young actress during a Christmas performance at a Cincinnati megachurch, four special services that will focus on helping to process the loss are being held this weekend.
Christmas War Spotlight Too Bright?
With Christmas right around the corner, many in the public have expressed their annoyance at the spotlight on the "War on Christmas," and particularly at Bill O'Reilly's persistence in denouncing those who disrespect the holiday.
Many Americans Say Christianity Not the Only Way to Eternal Life
Most American Christians believe many religions can lead to eternal life and among them, the vast majority says you don't even have to be Christian to go to heaven, a new survey shows.
Poll Finds No Boost in Church Attendance during Economic Crisis
While tens of thousands of Americans have been laid off in recent months and religious leaders have blamed corporate greed for the economic crisis, churches have not seen a jump in attendance numbers as many might have expected, according to a new poll.
Thousands of Youth Workers Trained, Challenged for Ministry
Thousands of diverse youth ministry workers, from the traditional to the trendy and the newbies to the veterans, recently gathered in Nashville to be trained, empowered and challenged at the National Youth Workers Convention.
Evangelical Leader Irritated by Stereotypes in Post-Election Coverage
A prominent evangelical from Fuller Theological Seminary in Southern California is irritated for being stereotyped by the national media since the election of Democrat Barack Obama as U.S. president. "As an evangelical I hadn't realized that I had been 'post-ed' as a result of the Obama victory."
New Texas Baptist Head Aims to Move Past Old Struggles
In the midst of a continuing struggle between conservative and moderate Baptists, the Baptist General Convention of Texas has elected a conservative president to lead the group over the next year. The Rev. David Lowrie was elected Monday by a narrow margin.
Google Lauds White Space Approval amid Protests from Pastors
Major Internet players including Google are excited over the prospects of "white spaces" after use of the unused television spectrum was approved last week for a wireless broadband service. For America, it means "Wi-Fi on steroids," but for pastors it could result in service disruptions.
Christians Mark Some Victories in Marriage, Abortion Battles
As the American people celebrate an historic victory for Barack Obama as the next president, many Christians are marking victories of their own with the passage of several state amendments protecting traditional marriage.