Large congregations can be found among every Christian denomination in America. However, for the truly gigantic mega-churches, one needs to seek among the Non-denominational congregations. Effectively a modern day extension of the early American Baptist movement of the 17th century, Non-denominational churches espouse a philosophy of congregational independence and a general … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
LARGEST CONGREGATIONS IN AMERICA – PART 1 (TRADITIONAL)
Americans like things big, and their churches are no exception. The United States is home to thousands of ‘mega-churches’, churches that are roughly defined as having two thousand or more regular weekly worshippers. While Catholic cathedrals have long since boasted such numbers, it is a relatively recent phenomenon among Protestant churches, and the majority of these are … [Read more...]
MOVIES THAT NEVER NEED TO BE REMADE AGAIN
Last week Hollywood celebrated the 90th Academy Awards. In honor of this annual event, I usually write a piece on movies of religious interest. This year, I’m doing something a little different. A rant if you will. As I get older, I find myself harder and harder to please at the movies. With a few exceptions (notably the Marvel cinematic universe), I have gotten tired of … [Read more...]
5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS
by Glory Ali The City of Brotherly Love offers tons to see and do and get this, it’s FREE. That’s right you heard it right it’s FREE. Click here for complete article … [Read more...]
LARGEST TRADITIONAL CHURCHES IN AMERICA
America’s golden age of churches ran roughly from the mid-19th century to the early decades of the 20th century. During this era, immense church construction projects were undertaken all across the country, creating symbols of a nation at its height in terms of both faith and industry. The grandest of these, largely from the Roman Catholic and Episcopal traditions, arose in … [Read more...]
