

The Great Dechurching, with Michael Graham and Jim Davis
8 snips Apr 7, 2024
Authors Michael Graham and Jim Davis discuss the decline of church attendance in America due to various factors. They challenge stereotypes about de-churched individuals and highlight the importance of inviting back believers. The podcast also explores the positive impact of religious attendance on mental health and offers solutions for churches to address the dechurching phenomenon.
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The Great Dechurching
- Dechurching, defined as formerly monthly churchgoers now attending less than annually, is rising.
- This shift represents potentially the largest and fastest religious change in US history.
1990s Inflection Point
- The 1990s marked an inflection point in dechurching, with a significant increase in the rate.
- Factors like the fall of the Soviet Union, rise of the internet, and the religious right intertwining with politics played a role.
Secular Right Dechurching
- Currently, the secular right is dechurching faster than the secular left.
- This is because there are fewer secular left individuals left to dechurch, and the secular right feels more freedom to express their views.