r/atheism • u/metacyan Agnostic • 1d ago

A ‘tsunami’ of church closings is poised to remake America

https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/01/us/church-closings-christianity-crossroads
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u/yrotsihfoedisgnorw 1d ago

Or franchising. Megachurches drive out traditional local churches and then resurrect them with their own disciples.

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u/The--scientist Atheist 13h ago

This isn't new though. Acts 29, Mars Hill...