I don't buy the "least churched" city thing either. I've heard people say that when those stats are quoted, they're only counting mainline churches (National Council of Churches types). So... most of the big evangelical churches don't even hit the counts. After living in New England for a few years, I can tell you that we are WAY more "churched" here in Seattle.
Way serious about New England. Lot's 'o churches, not so many Christians. There's an absence of things we take for granted here like, big evangelical churches, Christian events/concerts, Christian bookstores.
Try living in the Springfield MO, It is the buckle of the bible belt. But church is something you do, it doesn't indicate that peoples lives are better or that people are following christ in new and deep ways.
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I don't buy the "least churched" city thing either. I've heard people say that when those stats are quoted, they're only counting mainline churches (National Council of Churches types). So... most of the big evangelical churches don't even hit the counts. After living in New England for a few years, I can tell you that we are WAY more "churched" here in Seattle.
Wow, that is very interesting Dan. Thanks for the feedback. You are serious about New England? I would have guessed the exact opposite.
Way serious about New England. Lot's 'o churches, not so many Christians. There's an absence of things we take for granted here like, big evangelical churches, Christian events/concerts, Christian bookstores.
Try living in the Springfield MO, It is the buckle of the bible belt. But church is something you do, it doesn't indicate that peoples lives are better or that people are following christ in new and deep ways.
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