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Article Excerpt
Dallas | May 7, 2006
Since the early seventies, the demographics of American religion have undergone a significant shift. Immigration has enlarged the population of Roman Catholics, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. Revival has swollen the ranks of fundamentalists, evangelicals, charismatics, and Pentecostals, with much of the growth occurring in nondenominational megachurches. The losses have struck the so-called mainline denominations, with Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and Methodists experiencing steep declines. As with nearly all sociological generalizations, however, exceptions exist. Some traditional churches continue to flourish, even attracting members from other mainline congregations. One of the most notable is the venerable Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas, led by senior minister Mark Craig.
When looking for a spiritual home, increasing numbers of seekers are less concerned about denominational affiliation than whether they like the minister, feel comfortable with the style of worship, can associate with people of similar social status and outlook, and find the range of benefits and opportunities appealing. In the spirit of the...
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