Conservative churches see most growth

The Guardian  |  World
Date posted:  1 Jan 2017
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Conservative churches see most growth

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According to a five-year academic study reported on in mid-November, churches that are theologically conservative with beliefs based on a literal interpretation of the Bible grow faster than those with a liberal orientation.

The growing churches featured contemporary worship, while declining churches favoured traditional styles of worship with organ and choir.

Research on general social groups has shown that those with a consistent unified message and clear boundaries with people outside the group are attractive to outsiders.

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