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A Plea for Sanity

This is not a political post, an institutional condemnation, nor a cry for sanction. It is
something else, a plea for sanity.
Like many Americans, the recent debate between presidential candidates was eye
opening. These wildly unpopular men scarcely seemed like statesmen.
But who are we to blame?

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In this corner

Many pastors lament the absence of a certain demographic in church, namely people in their twenties and thirties. For a variety of reasons, this age group has largely checked-out of the local church and is likely to stay checked-out for a lifetime unless something changes.  In a recent study conducted by Lifeway Research, young adults reported at least four categories for lessened church attendance: 1. Life changes; 2. Church or pastor-related reasons; 3.  Religious, ethical, or political beliefs; 4. Student and youth ministry reasons. It seems that the church has been unsuccessful in helping individuals transition from adolescence to adulthood….

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