Future Of Religion In America

More and more people are becoming less connected to religion. Ever since the 1960’s, Americans have sought to do away with tradition and rigid doctrine to usher in new philosophies and lifestyles. Very few people in today’s world of religion want to be preached at. While there was a time when preachers such as Billy Graham could bring down the house asserting scripture, people of this generation look to be inspired and entertained at religious services. Congregants enjoy the integration of popular music genres and activities into their churches, and mega churches seek to achieve this for their members. “As churches exist in an increasingly dynamic religious environment of empowered consumers, the megachurch is an organization that bundles

The future of religion in America is based on increased diversity and the open communication of all ideas. While there is certainly a focus on expressing one’s own beliefs in our society via social media, there also exists a greater tolerance for how others believe. Megachurches invite newcomers through their doors by taking into account their needs and polling what will please them. Modern religion has definitely run parallel to the world of marketing. In the 1980’s, the market place became much more competitive with new businesses offering products and services with increased value. Consumers were no longer confined to the same few establishments to dine and shop.

Topics such as evolution and the existence of God were not brought up in traditional churches because keeping quiet and quietly receiving whatever the pastor or priest chose the sermon to be was required. The priest or pastor chose a certain parable or message in the bible and evaluated its meaning to the congregants. Roman Catholics believe in working out one’s salvation while adherents of non-denominational churches stress fellowship and the belief that one’s salvation is not dependent on works. Groups and activities in megachurches to denominational churches have different purposes and goals to be achieved. Roman Catholic churches celebrate sainthood and charitable acts done for the poor while megachurches hold activities that increase fellowship among members and enhance many biblical principles. “From modern Christian rock in their services to elaborately designed yet highly attractive Web pages, megachurches—as with many others in the modern era—effectively use the most modern media and communication methods to “preach the Word” and attract believers” (Weight